Electron 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Electron 4 reached end of life on 21 Oct 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Electron release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Dec 2018 | 7y 9mo ago |
| Supported ended | 21 Oct 2019 | 6y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.2.12 · 16 Oct 2019 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Electron 44 (supported until 2 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Electron 44 (latest release 44.5.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Electron 4 still safe to use?
Electron 4 reached end of life on 21 Oct 2019, 2,541 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Electron 4?
Yes — the final release (4.2.12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Electron 4 to?
Upgrade to Electron 44, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Mar 2027).