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Laravel version support tracker
Release dates, bug fix and security fix end dates for every recent Laravel version, with the PHP versions each one supports.
Checked against the official Laravel and PHP release pages on 24 October 2026.
Laravel versions
Each Laravel major release gets bug fixes for 18 months and security fixes for 2 years. Source: Laravel release notes.
| Version | Status | PHP | Released | Bug fixes until | Security fixes until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laravel 13 | Fully supported | 8.3 to 8.5 | 17 March 2026 | Q3 2027 | 17 March 2028 |
| Laravel 12 | Security fixes only | 8.2 to 8.5 | 24 February 2025 | 13 August 2026 | 24 February 2027 |
| Laravel 11 | End of life | 8.2 to 8.4 | 12 March 2024 | 3 September 2025 | 12 March 2026 |
| Laravel 10 | End of life | 8.1 to 8.3 | 14 February 2023 | 6 August 2024 | 4 February 2025 |
| Laravel 9 | End of life | 8.0 to 8.2 | 8 February 2022 | 8 August 2023 | 6 February 2024 |
| Laravel 8 | End of life | 7.3 to 8.1 | 8 September 2020 | 26 July 2022 | 24 January 2023 |
| Laravel 7 | End of life | 7.2 to 8.0 | 3 March 2020 | 6 October 2020 | 3 March 2021 |
| Laravel 6 (LTS) | End of life | 7.2 to 8.0 | 3 September 2019 | 25 January 2022 | 6 September 2022 |
Laravel 5.8 and older reached end of life before Laravel 6. If you are on any of those versions, see our upgrade service.
PHP versions
Your PHP version has its own support window. Source: php.net supported versions.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | Security fixes until |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHP 8.5 | Fully supported | 20 November 2025 | 31 December 2027 | 31 December 2029 |
| PHP 8.4 | Fully supported | 21 November 2024 | 31 December 2026 | 31 December 2028 |
| PHP 8.3 | Security fixes only | 23 November 2023 | 31 December 2025 | 31 December 2027 |
| PHP 8.2 | Security fixes only | 8 December 2022 | 31 December 2024 | 31 December 2026 |
| PHP 8.1 | End of life | 25 November 2021 | 25 November 2023 | 31 December 2025 |
What to do if your version is out of support
An unsupported version will not receive fixes if a security flaw is found. Plan an upgrade, one major version at a time. Our upgrade planner shows every step from your version, and our Laravel 13 upgrade guide explains costs and risks.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is each Laravel version supported?
Each major Laravel release gets bug fixes for 18 months and security fixes for two years from its release date.
What is the latest version of Laravel?
Laravel 13, released on 17 March 2026. It requires PHP 8.3 or newer.
Is Laravel 12 still supported?
Laravel 12 receives security fixes only, until 24 February 2027. Bug fixes ended on 13 August 2026.
Is there a Laravel LTS version?
Laravel 6 was the last long-term support release. Since then every major version follows the same support policy, so the safest approach is to upgrade once a year.
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