Matomo 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Matomo 3 reached end of life on 1 Dec 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,769 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Matomo 5. Check your versionconsole core:version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Matomo release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Dec 2016 | 9y 10mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 24 Nov 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Long Term Support ended | 1 Dec 2021 | 4y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 3.14.1 · 11 Sept 2020 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Matomo 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Matomo 5 (latest release 5.14.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Matomo 3 still safe to use?
Matomo 3 reached end of life on 1 Dec 2021, 1,769 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Matomo 3?
Yes — the final release (3.14.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Matomo 3 to?
Upgrade to Matomo 5, the newest actively supported branch.