Ionic Framework 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ionic Framework 4 reached end of life on 11 Aug 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,246 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ionic Framework 9. Support timeline
Official dates from the Ionic Framework release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Jan 2019 | 7y 8mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 11 Feb 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance ended | 11 Aug 2020 | 6y 2mo ago |
| Extended Support ended | 30 Sept 2022 | over |
| Latest release | 4.11.13 · 1 Oct 2020 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Ionic Framework 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Ionic Framework 9 (latest release 9.0.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ionic Framework 4 still safe to use?
Ionic Framework 4 reached end of life on 11 Aug 2020, 2,246 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ionic Framework 4?
Yes — the final release (4.11.13) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ionic Framework 4 to?
Upgrade to Ionic Framework 9, the newest actively supported branch.