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Jekyll
Active
Tools & MonitoringLatest Version: 4.4.1Latest Release: Jan 29, 2025
Jekyll is a static site generator that transforms plain text into static websites and blogs.
Support summary
Jekyll has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
5
Latest Version
4.4.1
Active Support
1
EOL
3
Lifecycle Timeline
Oct 19, 2008As of Sep 19, 2026
4Active · Date not announced
3Security · Date not announced
2EOL · Oct 27, 2015
1EOL · May 7, 2014
0EOL · May 7, 2014
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 | Aug 20, 2019 | Maintained | Date not announced | 4.4.1 | No | Active |
| 3 | Oct 26, 2015 | Ended | Date not announced | 3.10.0 | No | Security |
| 2 | May 6, 2014 | Ended | Oct 27, 2015 | 2.5.3 | No | EOL |
| 1 | May 6, 2013 | Ended | May 7, 2014 | 1.5.1 | No | EOL |
| 0 | Oct 19, 2008 | Ended | May 7, 2014 | 0.9.0 | No | EOL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Jekyll have reached end of life?
The following Jekyll versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2, 1, 0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Jekyll 2?
Jekyll 2 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 Jekyll?
The latest version of Jekyll is 4.4.1, released in the 4 release cycle.
How many versions of Jekyll are currently supported?
Jekyll currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 4, 3.
When does Jekyll 4 reach end of life?
Jekyll 4 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Jekyll reaches end of life?
When a Jekyll 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.