Question 1

What happens when Livewire reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Livewire reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Livewire versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Livewire 4. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Livewire 4 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Livewire 4 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Livewire releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Livewire after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Livewire 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 Livewire release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Livewire 2 to Livewire 4.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Livewire from 2 to 4, start by reviewing the official migration guide for breaking changes and deprecated APIs. Update any dependencies that pin to a specific major version, then test your application against the new release in a staging environment. Run your full test suite before deploying, and always prepare a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.

Question 5

When is the next Livewire LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Livewire releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Livewire release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Livewire support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Livewire supports each release for approximately 22 months (~1.8 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
4	Jan 14, 2026	—	No	—	4.4.8	—	Active
3	Aug 20, 2023	—	No	—	3.8.11	—	Active
2	Sep 8, 2020	—	Aug 20, 2023	1164d ago	2.12.8	—	EOL
1	Feb 14, 2020	—	Sep 8, 2020	2240d ago	1.3.9	—	EOL

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