Devuan 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Devuan 5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 10 Jun 2028.
671 days of security support left
5.0.0 latest release
62% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 15 Aug 2023 → 10 Jun 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Devuan release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Aug 2023 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 10 Jun 2028 | in 671 days |
| Latest release | 5.0.0 · 15 Aug 2023 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Devuan 6 extends security support by about 750 days.
Frequently asked questions
When does Devuan 5 reach end of life?
Devuan 5 reaches end of life on 10 Jun 2028 — 671 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Devuan 5 still supported?
Yes. Devuan 5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.0.0, published 15 Aug 2023.
What happens when Devuan 5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 10 Jun 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Devuan 5?
671 days. Moving to Devuan 6 instead buys roughly 750 more days of security support.