Yarn 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Yarn 2 reached end of life on 6 Sept 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,855 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Yarn 4. Check your versionyarn --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Yarn release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Jul 2020 | 6y 3mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 6 Sept 2021 | 5y 1mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.4.3 · 6 Sept 2021 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Yarn 4.
The newest actively supported branch is Yarn 4 (latest release 4.18.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Yarn 2 still safe to use?
Yarn 2 reached end of life on 6 Sept 2021, 1,855 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Yarn 2?
Yes — the final release (2.4.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Yarn 2 to?
Upgrade to Yarn 4, the newest actively supported branch.