pnpm 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
pnpm 6 reached end of life on 20 Mar 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,238 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to pnpm 11. Check your versionpnpm --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the pnpm release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Apr 2021 | — |
| End of life | 20 Mar 2023 | 3.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 6.35.1 · 11 Nov 2022 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: pnpm 11.
The newest actively supported branch is pnpm 11 (latest release 11.20.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is pnpm 6 still safe to use?
pnpm 6 reached end of life on 20 Mar 2023, 1,238 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download pnpm 6?
Yes — the final release (6.35.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade pnpm 6 to?
Upgrade to pnpm 11, the newest actively supported branch.