Function and purpose
End of Life (EOL) refers to the date when a software version is no longer supported by the vendor. For Joomla, PHP, MySQL or MariaDB this means no security updates or bug fixes are provided. Running outdated software exposes your site to security risks and compatibility problems.
Use cases
- Planning: Check the EOL dates of your server components to prepare updates in time.
- Security: Keep Joomla and the underlying technologies up to date to avoid vulnerabilities.
- Compatibility: Ensure your extensions and templates support new versions before upgrading.
Important notes
- Sources: Current EOL dates can be found at endoflife.date/joomla, endoflife.date/php, endoflife.date/mysql and endoflife.date/mariadb.
- Regular updates: Schedule maintenance cycles so you’re not caught off guard by end-of-support dates.
- Backup: Always create a full backup before major version upgrades.
