jQuery End of Life - Dates and Lifecycle
jQuery is a JavaScript library that simplifies DOM manipulation, event handling, and AJAX requests, one of the most widely deployed libraries in web history.
Last updated 2 August 2026
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| Version | Released | Security Support | Latest |
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4
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17 Jan 2026 |
Active
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4.0.0
17 Jan 2026
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3
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09 Jun 2016 |
Active
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3.7.1
28 Aug 2023
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2
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18 Apr 2013 |
End of Life
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2.2.4
20 May 2016
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1
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31 Aug 2006 |
End of Life
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1.12.4
20 May 2016
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About jQuery
jQuery is a JavaScript library that simplifies DOM manipulation, event handling, animations, and AJAX requests behind a simpler API than raw browser JavaScript once offered. It became one of the most widely deployed libraries in web history, and while modern browser APIs have absorbed much of what made it essential, it remains embedded in a huge share of existing sites, particularly WordPress themes and plugins.
jQuery Lifecycle Explained
jQuery doesn't publish a formal, scheduled support policy the way many products on this site do. In practice, each major version stays current until the next one ships, with no committed backport window for older lines afterward. jQuery 3.0 was the long-standing current version for nearly a decade, with its last patch, 3.7.1, released in 2023. jQuery 4.0.0 finally shipped in January 2026, after years of beta development, and is now the current version.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is jQuery 4 released?
Yes, jQuery 4.0.0 shipped in January 2026, after an extended beta period that led to public speculation about whether it would ever ship at all.
Is jQuery being phased out?
For new projects, largely yes, modern browser APIs like querySelector and fetch now cover much of what jQuery made easier, and most new projects reach for those or a modern framework instead. But it remains deeply embedded in existing codebases and continues to see active development, including the new jQuery 4 release.
What is replacing jQuery?
For DOM selection and manipulation, plain JavaScript's built-in querySelector and related APIs. For AJAX requests, the native fetch API. For building new applications, teams more often reach for frameworks like React or Vue rather than jQuery plus a templating approach.
What is the last version of jQuery?
jQuery 4.0.0, released in January 2026, is the current version. The last release in the previous 3.x line was 3.7.1 in 2023.