Blender 5.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Blender 5.2 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 14 Jul 2028.
705 days of security support left
5.2.0 latest release
4% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Jul 2026 → 14 Jul 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Blender release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Jul 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 14 Jul 2028 | in 705 days |
| Active support ended | 10 Nov 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.2.0 · 13 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Blender 5.2 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender 5.2 | 14 Jul 2028 | 705 | this branch |
| Blender 4.5 | 14 Jul 2027 | 339 | -366 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Blender 5.2 reach end of life?
Blender 5.2 reaches end of life on 14 Jul 2028 — 705 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Blender 5.2 still supported?
Yes. Blender 5.2 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.2.0, published 13 Jul 2026.
What happens when Blender 5.2 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 14 Jul 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Blender 5.2?
705 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.