Question 1

What happens when Font Awesome reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Font Awesome reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 4 Font Awesome versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Font Awesome 7. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Font Awesome 7 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Font Awesome 7 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Font Awesome releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Font Awesome after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Font Awesome after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Font Awesome release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Font Awesome 4 to Font Awesome 7.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Font Awesome from 4 to 7: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Font Awesome LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Font Awesome 6 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until —. LTS versions are recommended for production deployments that prioritize long-term stability over new features. Plan your upgrades to coincide with LTS releases whenever possible.

Question 6

How long does Font Awesome support each version?

Accepted Answer

Support duration varies by release. Check the version table above for the exact EOL date of each Font Awesome release, or refer to the official Font Awesome support lifecycle documentation.

Font Awesome End of Life Dates

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Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
7	Jul 22, 2025	—	No	—	7.2.0	—	Active
6 LTS	Feb 7, 2022	—	No	—	6.7.2	—	Active
5 LTS	Feb 5, 2018	—	No	—	5.15.4	—	Active
4	Oct 23, 2013	—	Yes	—	4.7.0	—	EOL
3	Jan 2, 2013	—	Yes	—	3.2.1	—	EOL
2	Jun 4, 2012	—	Yes	—	2.0.0	—	EOL
1	Mar 3, 2012	—	Yes	—	1.0.0	—	EOL