RabbitMQ 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
RabbitMQ 4.2 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2026. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Jun 2030.
Support timeline
Official dates from the RabbitMQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Oct 2025 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2026 | 0.0 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Jun 2030 | 1,421 days left |
| Latest release | 4.2.9 · 19 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
Recommended target: RabbitMQ 4.3.
The newest actively supported branch is RabbitMQ 4.3 (latest release 4.3.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is RabbitMQ 4.2 still safe to use?
RabbitMQ 4.2 left standard support on 31 Jul 2026. It still receives security updates under extended support until 30 Jun 2030 — 1,421 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download RabbitMQ 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.9) 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 4.2 to?
Upgrade to RabbitMQ 4.3, the newest actively supported branch.