pnpm 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
pnpm 9 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
158 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 | 16 Apr 2024 | 2y 6mo ago |
| Support ended | 30 Apr 2026 | 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 9.15.9 · 10 Mar 2025 | final |
Where to go from 9
Recommended target: pnpm 12.
The newest actively supported branch is pnpm 12 (latest release 12.9.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is pnpm 9 still safe to use?
pnpm 9 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026, 158 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download pnpm 9?
Yes — the final release (9.15.9) 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 9 to?
Upgrade to pnpm 12, the newest actively supported branch.