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Font AwesomeEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Libraries & SDKsLatest Version: 7.3.1Latest Release: Jul 15, 2026
Font Awesome is the most popular icon toolkit providing scalable vector icons for web projects.
Support summary
Font Awesome 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
3
2 lts
Versions
7
Latest Version
7.3.1
Active Support
3
EOL
4
Lifecycle Timeline
Mar 3, 2012As of Sep 27, 2026
7Active · Date not announced
6Active · Date not announced
5Active · Date not announced
4EOL · Ended; date not announced
3EOL · Ended; date not announced
2EOL · Ended; date not announced
1EOL · Ended; date not announced
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jul 22, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 7.3.1 | No | Active |
| 6 | Feb 7, 2022 | Maintained | Date not announced | 6.7.2 | Yes | Active |
| 5 | Feb 5, 2018 | Maintained | Date not announced | 5.15.4 | Yes | Active |
| 4 | Oct 23, 2013 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 4.7.0 | No | EOL |
| 3 | Jan 2, 2013 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 3.2.1 | No | EOL |
| 2 | Jun 4, 2012 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.0.0 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Mar 3, 2012 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.0.0 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/font-awesome/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/font-awesome.svg" alt="Font Awesome end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Font Awesome have reached end of life?
The following Font Awesome versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 4, 3, 2, 1. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Font Awesome 4?
Font Awesome 4 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 Font Awesome?
The latest version of Font Awesome is 7.3.1, released in the 7 release cycle.
How many versions of Font Awesome are currently supported?
Font Awesome currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 7, 6, 5.
When does Font Awesome 7 reach end of life?
Font Awesome 7 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Font Awesome reaches end of life?
When a Font Awesome 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.