IBM MQ 9.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
IBM MQ 9.2 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2025. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Sept 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the IBM MQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Jul 2020 | — |
| End of life | 30 Sept 2025 | 0.9 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,148 days left |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 9.2
Recommended target: IBM MQ 10.0.
The newest actively supported branch is IBM MQ 10.0 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is IBM MQ 9.2 still safe to use?
IBM MQ 9.2 left standard support on 30 Sept 2025. It still receives security updates under extended support until 30 Sept 2029 — 1,148 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download IBM MQ 9.2?
Yes — the final release (9.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade IBM MQ 9.2 to?
Upgrade to IBM MQ 10.0, the newest actively supported branch.