Wagtail 2.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Wagtail 2.12 reached end of life on 1 Aug 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wagtail release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Feb 2021 | — |
| End of life | 1 Aug 2021 | 5.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 12 May 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.12.6 · 13 Jul 2021 | final |
Where to go from 2.12
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 2.12 still safe to use?
Wagtail 2.12 reached end of life on 1 Aug 2021, 1,834 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wagtail 2.12?
Yes — the final release (2.12.6) 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 2.12 to?
Upgrade to Wagtail 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Nov 2027).