Debian 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Debian 5 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2012. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Feb 2009 | 17y 8mo ago |
| Debian <abbr title="Long Term Support">LTS</abbr> ended | 6 Feb 2012 | 14y 8mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.0.10 · 10 Mar 2012 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Debian 13 (supported until 30 Jun 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Debian 13 (latest release 13.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is Debian 5 still safe to use?
Debian 5 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2012, 5,355 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Debian 5?
Yes — the final release (5.0.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Debian 5 to?
Upgrade to Debian 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2030).