Wagtail 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Wagtail 2.8 reached end of life on 11 Aug 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wagtail release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Feb 2020 | — |
| End of life | 11 Aug 2020 | 6.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 4 May 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.8.2 · 4 May 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2.8
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 2.8 still safe to use?
Wagtail 2.8 reached end of life on 11 Aug 2020, 2,189 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wagtail 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Wagtail 2.8 to?
Upgrade to Wagtail 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Nov 2027).