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CakePHPEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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FrameworksLatest Version: 5.4.2Latest Release: Sep 5, 2026
CakePHP is a rapid development PHP framework following the MVC pattern and convention over configuration.
Support summary
CakePHP has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
3
0 lts
Versions
35
Latest Version
5.4.2
Active Support
1
EOL
32
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 19, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
5.4Active · Date not announced
5.3Security · Date not announced
5.2Security · Date not announced
4.6EOL · Sep 9, 2026
5.1EOL · Jul 19, 2026
4.5EOL · Sep 9, 2026
5.0EOL · Jan 9, 2026
4.4EOL · Sep 9, 2026
4.3EOL · Sep 9, 2026
3.10EOL · Dec 15, 2022
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4Chiffon | Jul 19, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 5.4.2 | No | Active |
| 5.3Chiffon | Jan 9, 2026 | Jul 20, 2026 | Date not announced | 5.3.7 | No | Security |
| 5.2Chiffon | Mar 29, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | Date not announced | 5.2.15 | No | Security |
| 4.6Strawberry | Mar 22, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.6.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.1Chiffon | Sep 13, 2024 | Mar 30, 2025 | Jul 19, 2026 | 5.1.10 | No | EOL |
| 4.5Strawberry | Oct 14, 2023 | Mar 23, 2025 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.5.12 | No | EOL |
| 5.0Chiffon | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 14, 2024 | Jan 9, 2026 | 5.0.11 | No | EOL |
| 4.4Strawberry | Jun 6, 2022 | Oct 15, 2023 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.4.18 | No | EOL |
| 4.3Strawberry | Oct 23, 2021 | Jun 7, 2022 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.3.11 | No | EOL |
| 3.10Red Velvet | Jun 19, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 15, 2022 | 3.10.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.2Strawberry | Dec 20, 2020 | Oct 24, 2021 | Oct 14, 2023 | 4.2.12 | No | EOL |
| 4.1Strawberry | Jul 4, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | Ended; date not announced | 4.1.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.9Red Velvet | Jun 20, 2020 | Jun 20, 2021 | Ended; date not announced | 3.9.10 | No | EOL |
| 4.0Strawberry | Dec 15, 2019 | Jul 5, 2020 | Ended; date not announced | 4.0.10 | No | EOL |
| 3.8Red Velvet | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 21, 2020 | Ended; date not announced | 3.8.13 | No | EOL |
| 3.7Red Velvet | Dec 8, 2018 | Jun 27, 2019 | Ended; date not announced | 3.7.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.6Red Velvet | Apr 14, 2018 | Dec 9, 2018 | Ended; date not announced | 3.6.15 | No | EOL |
| 3.5Red Velvet | Aug 18, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018 | Ended; date not announced | 3.5.18 | No | EOL |
| 2.10 | Jul 22, 2017 | Dec 15, 2020 | Jun 15, 2021 | 2.10.24 | No | EOL |
| 3.4Red Velvet | Feb 12, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 | Ended; date not announced | 3.4.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.9 | Sep 18, 2016 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.9.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.3Red Velvet | Aug 12, 2016 | Feb 13, 2017 | Ended; date not announced | 3.3.16 | No | EOL |
| 2.8 | Feb 6, 2016 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.8.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.2Red Velvet | Jan 29, 2016 | Aug 13, 2016 | Ended; date not announced | 3.2.14 | No | EOL |
| 3.1Red Velvet | Sep 19, 2015 | Jan 16, 2016 | Feb 13, 2017 | 3.1.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.7 | Jul 11, 2015 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.7.11 | No | EOL |
| 3.0Red Velvet | Mar 22, 2015 | Sep 20, 2015 | Ended; date not announced | 3.0.19 | No | EOL |
| 2.6 | Dec 23, 2014 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.6.13 | No | EOL |
| 2.5 | May 12, 2014 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.5.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.4 | Aug 30, 2013 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.4.10 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | Jan 28, 2013 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.3.10 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Jul 1, 2012 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.2.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Mar 4, 2012 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Oct 16, 2011 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.0.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.3 | Apr 25, 2010 | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 | 1.3.21 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of CakePHP have reached end of life?
The following CakePHP versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 4.6, 5.1, 4.5, 5.0, 4.4, 4.3, 3.10, 4.2 (and 24 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using CakePHP 4.6?
CakePHP 4.6 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of CakePHP?
The latest version of CakePHP is 5.4.2, released in the 5.4 release cycle.
How many versions of CakePHP are currently supported?
CakePHP currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 5.4, 5.3, 5.2.
When does CakePHP 5.4 reach end of life?
CakePHP 5.4 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when CakePHP reaches end of life?
When a CakePHP version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.