Ionic Framework 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ionic Framework 5 reached end of life on 8 Jun 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,580 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ionic Framework 9. Support timeline
Official dates from the Ionic Framework release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Feb 2020 | 6y 8mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 8 Dec 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance ended | 8 Jun 2022 | 4y 4mo ago |
| Extended Support ended | 8 Dec 2022 | over |
| Latest release | 5.9.4 · 27 Apr 2022 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Ionic Framework 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Ionic Framework 9 (latest release 9.0.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ionic Framework 5 still safe to use?
Ionic Framework 5 reached end of life on 8 Jun 2022, 1,580 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ionic Framework 5?
Yes — the final release (5.9.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ionic Framework 5 to?
Upgrade to Ionic Framework 9, the newest actively supported branch.