Moodle 5.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Moodle 5.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 5 Oct 2026.
57 days of security support left
5.0.9 latest release
89% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 14 Apr 2025 → 5 Oct 2026.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Moodle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Apr 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 5 Oct 2026 | in 57 days |
| Active support ended | 20 Apr 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.0.9 · 8 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Moodle 5.2 extends security support by about 364 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moodle 5.2 | 4 Oct 2027 | 421 | +364 days |
| Moodle 5.1 | 19 Apr 2027 | 253 | +196 days |
| Moodle 5.0 | 5 Oct 2026 | 57 | this branch |
| Moodle 4.5 | 4 Oct 2027 | 421 | +364 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Moodle 5.0 reach end of life?
Moodle 5.0 reaches end of life on 5 Oct 2026 — 57 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Moodle 5.0 still supported?
Yes. Moodle 5.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.0.9, published 8 Aug 2026.
What happens when Moodle 5.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 5 Oct 2026 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Moodle 5.0?
57 days. Moving to Moodle 5.2 instead buys roughly 364 more days of security support.