Laravel 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Laravel 7 reached end of life on 3 Mar 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Laravel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Mar 2020 | — |
| End of life | 3 Mar 2021 | 5.4 years ago |
| Active support ended | 6 Oct 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 7.30.7 · 12 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Laravel 13 (supported until 17 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Laravel 13 (latest release 13.24.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Laravel 7 still safe to use?
Laravel 7 reached end of life on 3 Mar 2021, 1,985 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Laravel 7?
Yes — the final release (7.30.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Laravel 7 to?
Upgrade to Laravel 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 17 Mar 2028).