Drupal 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Drupal 7 reached end of life on 5 Jan 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Drupal release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Jan 2011 | 15y 9mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 19 Nov 2015 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 5 Jan 2025 | 1y 9mo ago |
| Latest release | 7.103 · 4 Dec 2024 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Drupal 11.4 (supported until 7 Jul 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Drupal 11.4 (latest release 11.4.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Drupal 7 still safe to use?
Drupal 7 reached end of life on 5 Jan 2025, 638 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Drupal 7?
Yes — the final release (7.103) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Drupal 7 to?
Upgrade to Drupal 11.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 7 Jul 2027).