Should I upgrade to Laravel 11 LTS or Laravel 12?

For most applications, Laravel 11 LTS is the right target. It receives security patches until 2027, which gives a long runway before the next upgrade is needed. Laravel 12 is the current stable version with active feature releases but a shorter support window. Pick Laravel 12 if you need a specific feature only available there, or if you upgrade Laravel frequently and want to stay on the latest. Pick Laravel 11 LTS if you want to upgrade once and not think about it again for two plus years.