Wagtail 1.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Wagtail 1.4 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wagtail release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 31 Mar 2016 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2016 | 9.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.4.6 · 18 Jul 2016 | final |
Where to go from 1.4
Recommended target: Wagtail 7.4 (supported until 2 Nov 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Wagtail 7.4 (latest release 7.4.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Wagtail 1.4 still safe to use?
Wagtail 1.4 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2016, 3,508 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wagtail 1.4?
Yes — the final release (1.4.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Wagtail 1.4 to?
Upgrade to Wagtail 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Nov 2027).