Joomla! 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Joomla! 5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 12 Oct 2027.
372 days of security support left
5.4.9 latest release
75% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Oct 2023 → 12 Oct 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Joomla! release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Oct 2023 | 3y ago |
| Active Support ended | 13 Oct 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 12 Oct 2027 | in 1y |
| Latest release | 5.4.9 · 29 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Joomla! 6 extends security support by about 735 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joomla! 6 | 16 Oct 2029 | 1,107 | +735 days |
| Joomla! 5 | 12 Oct 2027 | 372 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Joomla! 5 reach end of life?
Joomla! 5 reaches end of life on 12 Oct 2027 — 372 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Joomla! 5 still supported?
Yes. Joomla! 5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.4.9, published 29 Sept 2026.
What happens when Joomla! 5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 12 Oct 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Joomla! 5?
372 days. Moving to Joomla! 6 instead buys roughly 735 more days of security support.