Grunt 1.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Grunt 1.4 reached end of life on 10 Apr 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,582 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Grunt 1.6. Support timeline
Official dates from the Grunt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Apr 2021 | — |
| End of life | 10 Apr 2022 | 4.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.4.1 · 24 May 2021 | final |
Where to go from 1.4
Recommended target: Grunt 1.6.
The newest actively supported branch is Grunt 1.6 (latest release 1.6.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Grunt 1.4 still safe to use?
Grunt 1.4 reached end of life on 10 Apr 2022, 1,582 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Grunt 1.4?
Yes — the final release (1.4.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Grunt 1.4 to?
Upgrade to Grunt 1.6, the newest actively supported branch.