Moodle 5.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Moodle 5.2 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 4 Oct 2027.
421 days of security support left
5.2.2 latest release
21% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 20 Apr 2026 → 4 Oct 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Moodle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Apr 2026 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 4 Oct 2027 | in 421 days |
| Active support ended | 19 Apr 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.2.2 · 8 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moodle 5.2 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moodle 5.2 | 4 Oct 2027 | 421 | this branch |
| Moodle 5.1 | 19 Apr 2027 | 253 | -168 days |
| Moodle 5.0 | 5 Oct 2026 | 57 | -364 days |
| Moodle 4.5 | 4 Oct 2027 | 421 | 0 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Moodle 5.2 reach end of life?
Moodle 5.2 reaches end of life on 4 Oct 2027 — 421 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Moodle 5.2 still supported?
Yes. Moodle 5.2 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.2.2, published 8 Aug 2026.
What happens when Moodle 5.2 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 4 Oct 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Moodle 5.2?
421 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.