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ComposerEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Tools & MonitoringLatest Version: 2.10.3Latest Release: Aug 27, 2026
Composer is the dependency manager for PHP, managing libraries and packages for PHP projects.
Support summary
Composer 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
Dec 31, 2026
Composer 2.2 · 95 days left
Supported cycles
2
1 lts
Versions
12
Latest Version
2.10.3
Active Support
2
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 3, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
2.10Active · Date not announced
2.9EOL · May 28, 2026
2.8EOL · Nov 13, 2025
2.7EOL · Oct 2, 2024
2.6EOL · Feb 8, 2024
2.5EOL · Sep 1, 2023
2.4EOL · Dec 20, 2022
2.3EOL · Aug 16, 2022
2.2Active · Dec 31, 2026
2.1EOL · Dec 22, 2021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | May 28, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 2.10.3 | No | Active |
| 2.9 | Nov 13, 2025 | Ended | May 28, 2026 | 2.9.8 | No | EOL |
| 2.8 | Oct 2, 2024 | Ended | Nov 13, 2025 | 2.8.12 | No | EOL |
| 2.7 | Feb 8, 2024 | Ended | Oct 2, 2024 | 2.7.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.6 | Sep 1, 2023 | Ended | Feb 8, 2024 | 2.6.6 | No | EOL |
| 2.5 | Dec 20, 2022 | Ended | Sep 1, 2023 | 2.5.8 | No | EOL |
| 2.4 | Aug 16, 2022 | Ended | Dec 20, 2022 | 2.4.4 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | Mar 30, 2022 | Ended | Aug 16, 2022 | 2.3.10 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Dec 22, 2021 | Maintained | Dec 31, 2026 | 2.2.30 | Yes | Active |
| 2.1 | Jun 3, 2021 | Ended | Dec 22, 2021 | 2.1.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Oct 24, 2020 | Ended | Jun 3, 2021 | 2.0.14 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Apr 5, 2016 | Ended | May 30, 2026 | 1.10.28 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Composer have reached end of life?
The following Composer versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2.9, 2.8, 2.7, 2.6, 2.5, 2.4, 2.3, 2.1 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Composer 2.9?
Composer 2.9 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 Composer?
The latest version of Composer is 2.10.3, released in the 2.10 release cycle.
How many versions of Composer are currently supported?
Composer currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 2.10, 2.2.
When does Composer 2.10 reach end of life?
Composer 2.10 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Composer reaches end of life?
When a Composer 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.