Moodle 5.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Moodle 5.1 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 19 Apr 2027.
253 days of security support left
5.1.6 latest release
55% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 6 Oct 2025 → 19 Apr 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Moodle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Oct 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 19 Apr 2027 | in 253 days |
| Active support ended | 5 Oct 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.1.6 · 8 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Moodle 5.2 extends security support by about 168 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moodle 5.2 | 4 Oct 2027 | 421 | +168 days |
| Moodle 5.1 | 19 Apr 2027 | 253 | this branch |
| Moodle 5.0 | 5 Oct 2026 | 57 | -196 days |
| Moodle 4.5 | 4 Oct 2027 | 421 | +168 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Moodle 5.1 reach end of life?
Moodle 5.1 reaches end of life on 19 Apr 2027 — 253 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Moodle 5.1 still supported?
Yes. Moodle 5.1 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.1.6, published 8 Aug 2026.
What happens when Moodle 5.1 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 19 Apr 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Moodle 5.1?
253 days. Moving to Moodle 5.2 instead buys roughly 168 more days of security support.