Strapi 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Strapi 4 reached end of life on 9 Jun 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
118 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Strapi 5. Check your versionyarn strapi version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Strapi release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Nov 2021 | 4y 10mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 1 Oct 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 9 Jun 2026 | 4mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.26.2 · 9 Jun 2026 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Strapi 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Strapi 5 (latest release 5.56.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Strapi 4 still safe to use?
Strapi 4 reached end of life on 9 Jun 2026, 118 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Strapi 4?
Yes — the final release (4.26.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Strapi 4 to?
Upgrade to Strapi 5, the newest actively supported branch.