Question 1

What happens when Strapi reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Strapi reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 2 Strapi versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Strapi 5. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Strapi 5 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Strapi 5 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Strapi releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Strapi after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Strapi 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 Strapi release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Strapi 4 to Strapi 5.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Strapi from 4 to 5, 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 Strapi LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Strapi 5 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 Strapi support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Strapi supports each release for approximately 38 months (~3.2 years). LTS releases like Strapi 5 have extended support windows — maintained until —. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
5 LTS	Sep 18, 2024	—	No	—	5.49.0	—	Active
4	Nov 30, 2021	Oct 1, 2025	Jun 9, 2026	22d ago	4.26.2	—	EOL
3	May 26, 2020	Feb 16, 2022	Feb 16, 2022	1596d ago	3.6.9	—	EOL

Strapi End of Life Dates

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