Wagtail 3.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Wagtail 3.0 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wagtail release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 May 2022 | — |
| End of life | 1 Nov 2022 | 3.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 Aug 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3.0.3 · 5 Sept 2022 | final |
Where to go from 3.0
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 3.0 still safe to use?
Wagtail 3.0 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2022, 1,377 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wagtail 3.0?
Yes — the final release (3.0.3) 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 3.0 to?
Upgrade to Wagtail 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Nov 2027).