Express end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
OpenJS Foundation · Web / Framework · 0 supported · 3 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
Every tracked Express release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
Express support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express 3 | 3.21.2 | 5 Jul 2015 | End of life |
| Express 2 | 2.5.11 | 1 Jul 2012 | End of life |
| Express 1 | 1.0.9 | 1 Mar 2011 | End of life |
Which Express version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 5.2.1. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Express's full security status →
Get warned before Express reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Express on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Express end-of-life — frequently asked
What Express versions are still supported?
Every tracked Express release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is Express end-of-life?
All tracked Express release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my Express version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Express on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with OpenJS Foundation. See related: Express security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.