Mageia 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Mageia 5 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,200 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Mageia 10. Check your versioncat /usr/lib/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Mageia release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Jun 2015 | 11y 4mo ago |
| Supported ended | 31 Dec 2017 | 8y 9mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Mageia 10 (supported until 31 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Mageia 10 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Mageia 5 still safe to use?
Mageia 5 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2017, 3,200 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Mageia 5?
Yes — the final release (5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Mageia 5 to?
Upgrade to Mageia 10, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2028).