Electron 44 · Version Status
Electron 44 End of Life Date
Electron 44 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Electron 44 is actively supported. EOL date: March 2, 2027.
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EOL Date
Mar 2, 2027
188 days remaining
Latest Release
44.0.0
Standard release
Release Date
Aug 25, 2026
Electron 44 series
Lifecycle detail
Electron 44 was released on August 25, 2026 and support is scheduled to end on March 2, 2027 — a planned supported lifespan of 6 months, in line with the 6 months median for Electron releases. Its most recent patch is 44.0.0, published August 25, 2026.
Attack Surface
10/30 Medium tier
CISA KEV Exposure
0/20 Not in KEV
Extended Support
0/10 Available
EOL Risk Score™ — proprietary methodology by endoflife.ai. Factors: EOL recency, attack surface breadth, CISA KEV catalog presence, extended support availability. Updated at every build.
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| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
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| 2 |
2.0.18 |
Apr 23, 2019 |
EOL |
| 3 |
3.1.13 |
Jul 30, 2019 |
EOL |
| 4 |
4.2.12 |
Oct 22, 2019 |
EOL |
| 5 |
5.0.13 |
Feb 4, 2020 |
EOL |
| 6 |
6.1.12 |
May 19, 2020 |
EOL |
| 7 |
7.3.3 |
Aug 25, 2020 |
EOL |
| 8 |
8.5.5 |
Nov 17, 2020 |
EOL |
| 9 |
9.4.4 |
Mar 2, 2021 |
EOL |
What does Electron 44 end of life mean?
When Electron 44 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Electron 44 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Electron 44 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Electron 44 reach end of life?
Electron 44 reached end of life on March 2, 2027. That is 188 days remaining.
Is Electron 44 still supported?
Yes, Electron 44 is currently supported. The EOL date is March 2, 2027.
What should I upgrade to from Electron 44?
The recommended upgrade from Electron 44 is
Electron 44 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Electron full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Electron 44 past EOL?
When Electron 44 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Electron should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.