RabbitMQ 4.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
RabbitMQ 4.0 reached end of life on 15 Apr 2025. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 29 Sept 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the RabbitMQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life | 15 Apr 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 29 Sept 2027 | 416 days left |
| Latest release | 4.0.9 · 14 Apr 2025 | final |
Where to go from 4.0
Recommended target: RabbitMQ 4.3.
The newest actively supported branch is RabbitMQ 4.3 (latest release 4.3.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is RabbitMQ 4.0 still safe to use?
RabbitMQ 4.0 left standard support on 15 Apr 2025. It still receives security updates under extended support until 29 Sept 2027 — 416 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download RabbitMQ 4.0?
Yes — the final release (4.0.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade RabbitMQ 4.0 to?
Upgrade to RabbitMQ 4.3, the newest actively supported branch.