Jekyll 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Jekyll 2 reached end of life on 27 Oct 2015. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,996 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Jekyll 4. Support timeline
Official dates from the Jekyll release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 May 2014 | 12y 5mo ago |
| Active Maintenance ended | 27 Oct 2015 | 10y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.3 · 22 Dec 2014 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Jekyll 4.
The newest actively supported branch is Jekyll 4 (latest release 4.4.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Jekyll 2 still safe to use?
Jekyll 2 reached end of life on 27 Oct 2015, 3,996 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Jekyll 2?
Yes — the final release (2.5.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Jekyll 2 to?
Upgrade to Jekyll 4, the newest actively supported branch.