OpenBSD 5.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
OpenBSD 5.0 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2012. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenBSD release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Nov 2011 | — |
| End of life | 1 Nov 2012 | 13.8 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 5.0
Recommended target: OpenBSD 7.9 (supported until 1 Jun 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is OpenBSD 7.9 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenBSD 5.0 still safe to use?
OpenBSD 5.0 reached end of life on 1 Nov 2012, 5,029 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenBSD 5.0?
Yes — the final release (5.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenBSD 5.0 to?
Upgrade to OpenBSD 7.9, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Jun 2027).