pnpm 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
pnpm 5 reached end of life on 29 Apr 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,620 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 | 27 May 2020 | 6y 4mo ago |
| Support ended | 29 Apr 2022 | 4y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.18.11 · 16 Sept 2021 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: pnpm 12.
The newest actively supported branch is pnpm 12 (latest release 12.9.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is pnpm 5 still safe to use?
pnpm 5 reached end of life on 29 Apr 2022, 1,620 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download pnpm 5?
Yes — the final release (5.18.11) 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 5 to?
Upgrade to pnpm 12, the newest actively supported branch.