pnpm 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
pnpm 4 reached end of life on 24 Apr 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,990 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to pnpm 12. Check your versionpnpm --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the pnpm release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Oct 2019 | 7y ago |
| Support ended | 24 Apr 2021 | 5y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.14.4 · 23 May 2020 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: pnpm 12.
The newest actively supported branch is pnpm 12 (latest release 12.9.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is pnpm 4 still safe to use?
pnpm 4 reached end of life on 24 Apr 2021, 1,990 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download pnpm 4?
Yes — the final release (4.14.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade pnpm 4 to?
Upgrade to pnpm 12, the newest actively supported branch.