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MastodonEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
CMS & ContentLatest Version: 4.7.2Latest Release: Sep 15, 2026
Mastodon is a free, decentralized social networking platform based on the ActivityPub protocol.
Support summary
Mastodon 4.4 reaches EOL in 81 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Dec 17, 2026
Mastodon 4.4 · 81 days left
Supported cycles
4
0 lts
Versions
16
Latest Version
4.7.2
Active Support
4
EOL
12
Lifecycle Timeline
May 16, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026
4.7Active · Date not announced
4.6Active · Date not announced
4.5Active · Feb 20, 2027
4.4Active · Dec 17, 2026
4.3EOL · May 6, 2026
4.2EOL · Jan 8, 2026
4.1EOL · Apr 8, 2025
4.0EOL · Oct 31, 2023
3.5EOL · Dec 31, 2023
3.4EOL · Nov 6, 2022
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7 | Aug 20, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 4.7.2 | No | Active |
| 4.6 | Jun 17, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 4.6.8 | No | Active |
| 4.5 | Nov 6, 2025 | Maintained | Feb 20, 2027 | 4.5.18 | No | Active |
| 4.4 | Jul 8, 2025 | Maintained | Dec 17, 2026 | 4.4.25 | No | Active |
| 4.3 | Oct 8, 2024 | Ended | May 6, 2026 | 4.3.23 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Sep 21, 2023 | Ended | Jan 8, 2026 | 4.2.29 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | Feb 10, 2023 | Ended | Apr 8, 2025 | 4.1.25 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Nov 14, 2022 | Ended | Oct 31, 2023 | 4.0.15 | No | EOL |
| 3.5 | Mar 30, 2022 | Ended | Dec 31, 2023 | 3.5.19 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | May 16, 2021 | Ended | Nov 6, 2022 | 3.4.10 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Dec 27, 2020 | Ended | May 26, 2022 | 3.3.3 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jul 27, 2020 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 3.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Feb 9, 2020 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 3.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Oct 3, 2019 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 3.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 2 | Oct 18, 2017 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.9.4 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Feb 5, 2017 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.6.1 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/mastodon/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/mastodon.svg" alt="Mastodon end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Mastodon have reached end of life?
The following Mastodon versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 4.3, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2 (and 4 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Mastodon 4.3?
Mastodon 4.3 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 Mastodon?
The latest version of Mastodon is 4.7.2, released in the 4.7 release cycle.
How many versions of Mastodon are currently supported?
Mastodon currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 4.7, 4.6, 4.5, 4.4.
When does Mastodon 4.7 reach end of life?
Mastodon 4.7 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Mastodon reaches end of life?
When a Mastodon 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.