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GhostEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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CMS & ContentLatest Version: 6.59.0Latest Release: Aug 19, 2026

Ghost is an open-source publishing platform and headless CMS focused on professional blogs and newsletters.

Support summary

Ghost currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

No announced EOL date is currently listed.

Supported cycles

1

1 lts

Versions

3

Latest Version

6.59.0

Active Support

1

EOL

2

Lifecycle Timeline

Mar 15, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
6Active · Date not announced
5EOL · Jan 31, 2026
4EOL · Jan 31, 2023
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

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
6Aug 4, 2025MaintainedDate not announced6.59.0No
Active
5May 23, 2022Aug 4, 2025Jan 31, 20265.130.6
Yes
EOL
4Mar 15, 2021May 23, 2022Jan 31, 20234.48.9No
EOL

Data sources

Last verified

Jun 24, 2026

Community-maintained lifecycle data. Verify against official release notes before production migration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Ghost have reached end of life?
The following Ghost versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5, 4. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Ghost 5?
Ghost 5 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 Ghost?
The latest version of Ghost is 6.59.0, released in the 6 release cycle.
How many versions of Ghost are currently supported?
Ghost currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 6.
When does Ghost 6 reach end of life?
Ghost 6 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Ghost reaches end of life?
When a Ghost 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.