When is WordPress 6.1 end of life?

WordPress 6.1 reached end of life on Mar 29, 2023. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of WordPress 6.1?

The latest WordPress 6.1 release is 6.1.15, released on Oct 6, 2026.

When was WordPress 6.1 released?

WordPress 6.1 was released on Nov 2, 2022.

How do I check which WordPress version I have?

Run wp core version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

WordPress 6.1

End of life

6.1.15 Release notes ↗

Is WordPress 6.1 still supported?

WordPress 6.1 reached end of life on Mar 29, 2023 (3 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to WordPress 7.1 (latest 7.1.3).

Released: Nov 2, 2022
End of life: Mar 29, 2023
3 years ago
Supported phpversions: 5.6 - 8.2
Latest version: 6.1.15
Oct 6, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is WordPress 7.1, currently at 7.1.3.

How to upgrade from WordPress 6.1 to WordPress 7.1

WP-CLI

wp core update
wp core update-db
wp plugin update --all

Or Dashboard → Updates. Take a backup first, and update plugins and themes too.

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is WordPress 6.1 still supported?: No. WordPress 6.1 reached end of life on Mar 29, 2023 (3 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to WordPress 7.1 (latest 7.1.3).
When is WordPress 6.1 end of life?: WordPress 6.1 reached end of life on Mar 29, 2023. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of WordPress 6.1?: The latest WordPress 6.1 release is 6.1.15, released on Oct 6, 2026.
When was WordPress 6.1 released?: WordPress 6.1 was released on Nov 2, 2022.
What should I upgrade WordPress 6.1 to?: The recommended upgrade is WordPress 7.1, currently at 7.1.3.
How do I check which WordPress version I have?: Run wp core version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.