Matomo 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Matomo 4 reached end of life on 19 Dec 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
655 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 | 24 Nov 2020 | 5y 10mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 18 Dec 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Long Term Support ended | 19 Dec 2024 | 1y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.16.2 · 20 Nov 2025 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Matomo 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Matomo 5 (latest release 5.14.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Matomo 4 still safe to use?
Matomo 4 reached end of life on 19 Dec 2024, 655 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Matomo 4?
Yes — the final release (4.16.2) 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 4 to?
Upgrade to Matomo 5, the newest actively supported branch.