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jQueryEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Libraries & SDKsLatest Version: 4.0.0Latest Release: Jan 17, 2026
jQuery is a fast, small JavaScript library simplifying HTML document traversing, event handling, and Ajax interactions.
Support summary
jQuery 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
4
Latest Version
4.0.0
Active Support
1
EOL
2
Lifecycle Timeline
Aug 31, 2006As of Sep 27, 2026
4Active · Date not announced
3Security · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Jan 17, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 4.0.0 | No | Active |
| 3 | Jun 9, 2016 | Jan 17, 2026 | Date not announced | 3.7.1 | No | Security |
| 2 | Apr 18, 2013 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 2.2.4 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Aug 31, 2006 | Ended | Ended; date not announced | 1.12.4 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/jquery/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/jquery.svg" alt="jQuery end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of jQuery have reached end of life?
The following jQuery versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2, 1. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using jQuery 2?
jQuery 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 jQuery?
The latest version of jQuery is 4.0.0, released in the 4 release cycle.
How many versions of jQuery are currently supported?
jQuery currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 4, 3.
When does jQuery 4 reach end of life?
jQuery 4 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when jQuery reaches end of life?
When a jQuery 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.