Backdrop latest version & end-of-life dates

Latest version, released Sep 24, 2026 (2 weeks ago) Supported

Backdrop currently has 2 supported releases and 7 that have reached end of life. The newest is Backdrop 1.35, released Sep 15, 2026, now at 1.35.1. New releases come out about every 4 months, and each is supported for about 8 months.

Next Backdrop release

Backdrop 1.36 is expected around January 2027.

This is an estimate, not an official date. The last 7 Backdrop versions came out about every 4 months, most recently Backdrop 1.35 on Sep 15, 2026. This page updates when the release is announced.

Support timeline

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Supported Today + 1 older branch below

Supported versions

BranchReleasedLatestStatusEnd of life
1.35 Sep 15, 2026 1.35.1
Sep 24, 2026
Supported Not announced
1.34 May 16, 2026 1.34.5
Sep 24, 2026
Supported Not announced
7 end-of-life versions
BranchReleasedFinal versionEnd of life
1.33 Jan 16, 2026 1.33.3 Sep 15, 2026
1.32 Sep 16, 2025 1.32.3 May 16, 2026
1.31 May 15, 2025 1.31.2 Jan 16, 2026
1.30 Jan 15, 2025 1.30.3 Sep 16, 2025
1.29 Sep 15, 2024 1.29.5 May 15, 2025
1.28 May 15, 2024 1.28.5 Jan 15, 2025
1.27 Jan 15, 2024 1.27.3 Sep 15, 2024

Quick answers

What is the latest version of Backdrop?
The latest version of Backdrop is 1.35.1, released on September 24, 2026.
Which versions of Backdrop are still supported?
Backdrop 1.35 and 1.34 are currently supported.
When is the next Backdrop release?
Backdrop 1.36 is expected around January 2027. That's an estimate from past release dates, not an official date. Recent versions have come out about every 4 months.

Release history

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  1. 1.35.1
  2. 1.34.5
  3. 1.33.3
  4. 1.32.3
  5. 1.31.2
  6. 1.30.3
  7. 1.29.5
  8. 1.28.5
  9. 1.27.3

Every version's release date is on its branch page.

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