Apache Pulsar 5.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Apache Pulsar 5.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 5 Oct 2028.
716 days of security support left
5.0.0 latest release
2% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 5 Oct 2026 → 5 Oct 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Pulsar release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Oct 2026 | this month |
| Active Support ends | 5 Oct 2028 | in 2y |
| Security Support ends | 5 Oct 2029 | in 3y |
| Latest release | 5.0.0 · 5 Oct 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Apache Pulsar 5.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Pulsar 5.0 | 5 Oct 2028 | 716 | this branch |
| Apache Pulsar 4.0 | 21 Oct 2026 | 1 | -715 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Apache Pulsar 5.0 reach end of life?
Apache Pulsar 5.0 reaches end of life on 5 Oct 2028 — 716 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Apache Pulsar 5.0 still supported?
Yes. Apache Pulsar 5.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.0.0, published 5 Oct 2026.
What happens when Apache Pulsar 5.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 5 Oct 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 5 Oct 2029.
How long do I have to upgrade from Apache Pulsar 5.0?
716 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.