Joomla! 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Joomla! 6 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 16 Oct 2029.
1,164 days of security support left
6.1.2 latest release
20% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Oct 2025 → 16 Oct 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Joomla! release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Oct 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 16 Oct 2029 | in 1,164 days |
| Active support ended | 17 Oct 2028 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.1.2 · 7 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Joomla! 6 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joomla! 6 | 16 Oct 2029 | 1,164 | this branch |
| Joomla! 5 | 12 Oct 2027 | 429 | -735 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Joomla! 6 reach end of life?
Joomla! 6 reaches end of life on 16 Oct 2029 — 1,164 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Joomla! 6 still supported?
Yes. Joomla! 6 is currently maintained. Latest release: 6.1.2, published 7 Jul 2026.
What happens when Joomla! 6 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 16 Oct 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Joomla! 6?
1,164 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.