The old client still works. Switch now?
If it runs, it runs, but there are no security updates or new core features. Set up and test the replacement first, then switch on your own schedule, not mid-emergency.
Migration
Clash for Windows is discontinued: what now
Whether discontinued clients like CFW are still usable, and how to move to maintained clients in the Mihomo ecosystem.
Content reviewed · Nov 3, 2026
Who it is for
People still using Clash for Windows, Clash for Android, or other discontinued clients who want to know whether and how to switch.
Before migrating
- Know the name and version of your current client
- Keep your subscription URL handy
- Know that the profile format carries over between clients
Migration steps
- 1
Confirm the situation: Clash for Windows (CFW) had its repository removed at the end of 2023 and is no longer maintained, with no more releases or security fixes; the original Clash for Android, ClashX, and similar clients have also been discontinued.
- 2
Do not look for a “latest CFW” in search results. Those are either stale pre-discontinuation builds or third-party repacks, and the risk only grows after a project stops.
- 3
Pick a replacement: Clash Verge Rev or Clash Light on desktop, FlClash on Android. All are built on the Mihomo core; enter through the official link on each client page.
- 4
Migration is cheap: paste the subscription URL into the new client. Custom rules and proxy groups use the same YAML format, so copy your custom parts over.
- 5
When switching, turn off the system proxy in the old client first, then enable it in the new one, so the two do not fight over ports and proxy settings.
Common issues
Some fields error after importing the old profile
CFW bundled an older core, and a few fields changed in Mihomo. Remove the offending lines first, or check the field against the Mihomo documentation.
Next step
Once migrated, read the subscription import guide to confirm the profile downloads correctly.
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