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CakePHP
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Frameworks Latest Version: 5.3.1 Latest Release: Jan 13, 2026
CakePHP is a rapid development PHP framework following the MVC pattern and convention over configuration.
Versions
34
Latest Version
5.3.1
Active Support
1
EOL
27
Lifecycle Timeline
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5.3
5.3
5.2
5.2
4.6
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5.1
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4.5
4.5
5.0
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4.4
4.4
4.3
4.3
3.10
3.10
4.2
4.2
Active SupportSecurity SupportEOL
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3 | Jan 9, 2026 | Yes | No | 5.3.1 | No | Active |
| 5.2 | Mar 29, 2025 | Jan 10, 2026 | No | 5.2.12 | No | Security |
| 4.6 | Mar 22, 2025 | Sep 9, 2025 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.6.3 | No | Security |
| 5.1 | Sep 13, 2024 | Mar 30, 2025 | No | 5.1.6 | No | Security |
| 4.5 | Oct 14, 2023 | Mar 23, 2025 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.5.10 | No | Security |
| 5.0 | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 14, 2024 | Jan 9, 2026 | 5.0.11 | No | EOL |
| 4.4 | Jun 6, 2022 | Oct 15, 2023 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.4.18 | No | Security |
| 4.3 | Oct 23, 2021 | Jun 7, 2022 | Sep 9, 2026 | 4.3.11 | No | Security |
| 3.10 | Jun 19, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 15, 2022 | 3.10.5 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Dec 20, 2020 | Oct 24, 2021 | Oct 14, 2023 | 4.2.12 | No | EOL |
| 4.1 | Jul 4, 2020 | Dec 21, 2020 | Yes | 4.1.7 | No | EOL |
| 3.9 | Jun 20, 2020 | Jun 20, 2021 | Yes | 3.9.10 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Dec 15, 2019 | Jul 5, 2020 | Yes | 4.0.10 | No | EOL |
| 3.8 | Jun 26, 2019 | Jun 21, 2020 | Yes | 3.8.13 | No | EOL |
| 3.7 | Dec 8, 2018 | Jun 27, 2019 | Yes | 3.7.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Apr 14, 2018 | Dec 9, 2018 | Yes | 3.6.15 | No | EOL |
| 3.5 | Aug 18, 2017 | Apr 15, 2018 | Yes | 3.5.18 | No | EOL |
| 2.10 | Jul 22, 2017 | Dec 15, 2020 | Jun 15, 2021 | 2.10.24 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Feb 12, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 | Yes | 3.4.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.9 | Sep 18, 2016 | No | Yes | 2.9.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Aug 12, 2016 | Feb 13, 2017 | Yes | 3.3.16 | No | EOL |
| 2.8 | Feb 6, 2016 | No | Yes | 2.8.9 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jan 29, 2016 | Aug 13, 2016 | Yes | 3.2.14 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Sep 19, 2015 | Jan 16, 2016 | Feb 13, 2017 | 3.1.14 | No | EOL |
| 2.7 | Jul 11, 2015 | No | Yes | 2.7.11 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Mar 22, 2015 | Sep 20, 2015 | Yes | 3.0.19 | No | EOL |
| 2.6 | Dec 23, 2014 | No | Yes | 2.6.13 | No | EOL |
| 2.5 | May 12, 2014 | No | Yes | 2.5.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.4 | Aug 30, 2013 | No | Yes | 2.4.10 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | Jan 28, 2013 | No | Yes | 2.3.10 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Jul 1, 2012 | No | Yes | 2.2.9 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Mar 4, 2012 | No | Yes | 2.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Oct 16, 2011 | No | Yes | 2.0.6 | No | EOL |
| 1.3 | Apr 25, 2010 | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 | 1.3.21 | No | EOL |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of CakePHP have reached end of life?
The following CakePHP versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5.0, 3.10, 4.2, 4.1, 3.9, 4.0, 3.8, 3.7 (and 19 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using CakePHP 5.0?
CakePHP 5.0 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 CakePHP?
The latest version of CakePHP is 5.3.1, released in the 5.3 release cycle.
How many versions of CakePHP are currently supported?
CakePHP currently has 7 actively supported version(s): 5.3, 5.2, 4.6, 5.1, 4.5, 4.4, 4.3.
When does CakePHP 5.3 reach end of life?
CakePHP 5.3 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when CakePHP reaches end of life?
When a CakePHP 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.