WordPress Ends Security Support for 4.1–4.6

As of July 2025, WordPress has officially ended security support for versions 4.1 through 4.6. This means these older versions will no longer receive security patches, leaving sites running them increasingly vulnerable to modern threats.

If your website is still on WordPress 4.x, it’s time to seriously consider upgrading—not just for safety, but for performance, compatibility, and future-proofing your online presence.

The Risks of No Security Patches

When your site runs an unsupported WordPress version:

Security vulnerabilities go unpatched, making your site an easy target for hackers and malware injections.
Plugin and theme compatibility issues arise as developers drop support for outdated core versions.
Compliance risks increase if you handle user data while using insecure software, especially under regulations like GDPR.

Malware attacks on outdated WordPress sites often go unnoticed until they cause significant damage, impacting your SEO rankings, customer trust, and even your revenue.

How to Identify Your Current WordPress Version

Unsure what version your site is running? Checking is easy:

Log into your WordPress Dashboard.
Scroll to the bottom of your dashboard homepage.
You will see the WordPress version in the footer, or:
Go to Dashboard > Updates to see your current version and available updates.

If you see 4.x (e.g., 4.4.2, 4.6), it’s time to plan your upgrade.

Benefits of Upgrading to WordPress 6.x

Upgrading to the latest stable WordPress version offers:

✅ Improved Security – The latest WordPress versions include fixes for vulnerabilities and better security defaults.
✅ Performance Boosts – Significant improvements in speed, PHP 8.2+ compatibility, and optimized database queries.
✅ Modern Editor Features – Full Site Editing (FSE) and enhanced block editor for better design flexibility without heavy plugins.
✅ Plugin and Theme Compatibility – Most modern plugins and themes require 6.x to function fully, giving you access to modern features and updates.

Running an updated WordPress site isn’t just safer; it’s also faster, more stable, and easier to manage.

How OpenEase Can Help

At OpenEase, we provide seamless WordPress upgrade services:

We create a staging copy of your website to test the upgrade safely without downtime.
We check plugin and theme compatibility.
We optimize your site post-upgrade for speed and security.

If you need guidance, we offer a 1-hour technical consultation where we evaluate your site, plan your upgrade path, and answer all your questions. The consultation fee is just to prevent spam bookings—it becomes a voucher toward any of our services if you choose to proceed.

Check Your Version Today

Check your WordPress version today—get in touch if you’d like help upgrading securely. Staying up to date is the easiest, most effective way to protect your website and keep it running smoothly for your visitors and customers.