Next.js 11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Next.js 11 reached end of life on 27 Jan 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,712 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Next.js 16. Check your versionnpx next --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Next.js release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Jun 2021 | 5y 4mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 27 Jan 2022 | 4y 8mo ago |
| Latest release | 11.1.4 · 27 Jan 2022 | final |
Where to go from 11
Recommended target: Next.js 16.
The newest actively supported branch is Next.js 16 (latest release 16.3.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Next.js 11 still safe to use?
Next.js 11 reached end of life on 27 Jan 2022, 1,712 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Next.js 11?
Yes — the final release (11.1.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Next.js 11 to?
Upgrade to Next.js 16, the newest actively supported branch.