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GruntEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Tools & MonitoringLatest Version: 1.6.3Latest Release: Jul 28, 2026
Grunt is a JavaScript task runner for automating repetitive tasks like minification and compilation.
Support summary
Grunt 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
0 lts
Versions
7
Latest Version
1.6.3
Active Support
1
EOL
6
Lifecycle Timeline
Apr 4, 2016As of Sep 27, 2026
1.6Active · Date not announced
1.5EOL · Jan 28, 2023
1.4EOL · Apr 10, 2022
1.3EOL · Apr 22, 2021
1.2EOL · Aug 18, 2020
1.1EOL · Jul 3, 2020
1.0EOL · Mar 16, 2020
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 | Jan 28, 2023 | Maintained | Date not announced | 1.6.3 | No | Active |
| 1.5 | Apr 10, 2022 | Ended | Jan 28, 2023 | 1.5.3 | No | EOL |
| 1.4 | Apr 22, 2021 | Ended | Apr 10, 2022 | 1.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 1.3 | Aug 18, 2020 | Ended | Apr 22, 2021 | 1.3.0 | No | EOL |
| 1.2 | Jul 3, 2020 | Ended | Aug 18, 2020 | 1.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 1.1 | Mar 16, 2020 | Ended | Jul 3, 2020 | 1.1.0 | No | EOL |
| 1.0 | Apr 4, 2016 | Ended | Mar 16, 2020 | 1.0.4 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Grunt have reached end of life?
The following Grunt versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 1.5, 1.4, 1.3, 1.2, 1.1, 1.0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Grunt 1.5?
Grunt 1.5 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 Grunt?
The latest version of Grunt is 1.6.3, released in the 1.6 release cycle.
How many versions of Grunt are currently supported?
Grunt currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 1.6.
When does Grunt 1.6 reach end of life?
Grunt 1.6 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Grunt reaches end of life?
When a Grunt 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.