Wagtail 6.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Wagtail 6.2 reached end of life on 3 Feb 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Wagtail release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Aug 2024 | — |
| End of life | 3 Feb 2025 | 1.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 1 Nov 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.2.4 · 17 Jun 2025 | final |
Where to go from 6.2
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 6.2 still safe to use?
Wagtail 6.2 reached end of life on 3 Feb 2025, 552 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Wagtail 6.2?
Yes — the final release (6.2.4) 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 6.2 to?
Upgrade to Wagtail 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Nov 2027).