Lua 3.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Lua 3.1 reached end of life on 8 Jul 1999. It no longer receives security fixes.
9,894 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 | 11 Jul 1998 | — |
| End of life | 8 Jul 1999 | 27.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.1 · 11 Jul 1998 | final |
Where to go from 3.1
Recommended target: Lua 5.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Lua 5.5 (latest release 5.5.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Lua 3.1 still safe to use?
Lua 3.1 reached end of life on 8 Jul 1999, 9,894 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Lua 3.1?
Yes — the final release (3.1) 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 3.1 to?
Upgrade to Lua 5.5, the newest actively supported branch.