Blender 4.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Blender 4.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 14 Jul 2027.
339 days of security support left
4.5.12 latest release
54% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Jul 2025 → 14 Jul 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Blender release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Jul 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 14 Jul 2027 | in 339 days |
| Active support ended | 11 Nov 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 4.5.12 · 20 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Blender 5.2 extends security support by about 366 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender 5.2 | 14 Jul 2028 | 705 | +366 days |
| Blender 4.5 | 14 Jul 2027 | 339 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Blender 4.5 reach end of life?
Blender 4.5 reaches end of life on 14 Jul 2027 — 339 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Blender 4.5 still supported?
Yes. Blender 4.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 4.5.12, published 20 Jul 2026.
What happens when Blender 4.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 14 Jul 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Blender 4.5?
339 days. Moving to Blender 5.2 instead buys roughly 366 more days of security support.