GitLab 14.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
GitLab 14.4 reached end of life on 22 Jan 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the GitLab release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Oct 2021 | — |
| End of life | 22 Jan 2022 | 4.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 22 Nov 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 14.4.5 · 11 Jan 2022 | final |
Where to go from 14.4
Recommended target: GitLab 19.2 (supported until 20 Oct 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is GitLab 19.2 (latest release 19.2.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is GitLab 14.4 still safe to use?
GitLab 14.4 reached end of life on 22 Jan 2022, 1,660 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download GitLab 14.4?
Yes — the final release (14.4.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade GitLab 14.4 to?
Upgrade to GitLab 19.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 20 Oct 2026).