Neo4j 5.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Neo4j 5.6 reached end of life on 20 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,207 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Neo4j 2026.06. Check your versioncall dbms.components() yield versions unwind versions as version return version;
Support timeline
Official dates from the Neo4j release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Mar 2023 | — |
| End of life | 20 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.6.0 · 24 Mar 2023 | final |
Where to go from 5.6
Recommended target: Neo4j 2026.06.
The newest actively supported branch is Neo4j 2026.06 (latest release 2026.06.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Neo4j 5.6 still safe to use?
Neo4j 5.6 reached end of life on 20 Apr 2023, 1,207 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Neo4j 5.6?
Yes — the final release (5.6.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Neo4j 5.6 to?
Upgrade to Neo4j 2026.06, the newest actively supported branch.
All Neo4j versions
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