Lua 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Lua 2.5 reached end of life on 1 Jul 1997. It no longer receives security fixes.
10,631 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Lua 5.5. Check your versionlua -v
Support timeline
Official dates from the Lua release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Nov 1996 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jul 1997 | 29.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.1 · 20 Nov 1996 | final |
Where to go from 2.5
Recommended target: Lua 5.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Lua 5.5 (latest release 5.5.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Lua 2.5 still safe to use?
Lua 2.5 reached end of life on 1 Jul 1997, 10,631 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Lua 2.5?
Yes — the final release (2.5.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Lua 2.5 to?
Upgrade to Lua 5.5, the newest actively supported branch.