Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 5 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2026. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 31 Jan 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Oct 2018 | 8y ago |
| Standard Support ended | 31 Jan 2026 | 8mo ago |
| Extended Support ends | 31 Jan 2029 | in 2y 4mo |
| Latest release | 5.0.6 · 18 Dec 2019 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 7.
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 7 (latest release 7.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 5 still safe to use?
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 5 left standard support on 31 Jan 2026. It still receives security updates under extended support until 31 Jan 2029 — 849 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 5?
Yes — the final release (5.0.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 5 to?
Upgrade to Amazon ElastiCache for Redis OSS 7, the newest actively supported branch.