Nuxt 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Nuxt 2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
770 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Nuxt 4. Check your versionnpm list nuxt
Support timeline
Official dates from the Nuxt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Sept 2018 | — |
| End of life | 30 Jun 2024 | 2.1 years ago |
| Active support ended | 16 Nov 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.18.1 · 28 Jun 2024 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Nuxt 4.
The newest actively supported branch is Nuxt 4 (latest release 4.5.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Nuxt 2 still safe to use?
Nuxt 2 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2024, 770 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Nuxt 2?
Yes — the final release (2.18.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Nuxt 2 to?
Upgrade to Nuxt 4, the newest actively supported branch.