Express 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Express 2 reached end of life on 1 Jul 2012. It no longer receives security fixes.
5,209 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Express 5. Support timeline
Official dates from the Express release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Mar 2011 | 15y 7mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 1 Jul 2012 | 14y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.11 · 29 Jun 2012 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Express 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Express 5 (latest release 5.2.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Express 2 still safe to use?
Express 2 reached end of life on 1 Jul 2012, 5,209 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Express 2?
Yes — the final release (2.5.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Express 2 to?
Upgrade to Express 5, the newest actively supported branch.