Discourse 3.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Discourse 3.4 reached end of life on 19 Aug 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Discourse release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Feb 2025 | — |
| End of life | 19 Aug 2025 | 1.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.4.7 · 29 Jul 2025 | final |
Where to go from 3.4
Recommended target: Discourse 2026.7 (supported until 30 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Discourse 2026.7 (latest release 2026.7.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Discourse 3.4 still safe to use?
Discourse 3.4 reached end of life on 19 Aug 2025, 355 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Discourse 3.4?
Yes — the final release (3.4.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Discourse 3.4 to?
Upgrade to Discourse 2026.7, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Mar 2027).