Yarn 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Yarn 3 reached end of life on 4 Dec 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
670 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 | 26 Jul 2021 | 5y 2mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 4 Dec 2024 | 1y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 3.8.7 · 4 Dec 2024 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Yarn 4.
The newest actively supported branch is Yarn 4 (latest release 4.18.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Yarn 3 still safe to use?
Yarn 3 reached end of life on 4 Dec 2024, 670 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Yarn 3?
Yes — the final release (3.8.7) 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 3 to?
Upgrade to Yarn 4, the newest actively supported branch.