Moodle 5.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Moodle 5.3 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Oct 2029.
1,073 days of security support left
5.3.0 latest release
2% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 5 Oct 2026 → 1 Oct 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Moodle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Oct 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 4 Oct 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 1 Oct 2029 | in 2y 11mo |
| Latest release | 5.3.0 · 3 Oct 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moodle 5.3 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moodle 5.3 | 1 Oct 2029 | 1,073 | this branch |
| Moodle 5.2 | 4 Oct 2027 | 345 | -728 days |
| Moodle 5.1 | 19 Apr 2027 | 177 | -896 days |
| Moodle 4.5 | 4 Oct 2027 | 345 | -728 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Moodle 5.3 reach end of life?
Moodle 5.3 reaches end of life on 1 Oct 2029 — 1,073 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Moodle 5.3 still supported?
Yes. Moodle 5.3 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.3.0, published 3 Oct 2026.
What happens when Moodle 5.3 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Oct 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Moodle 5.3?
1,073 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.