Perl 5.28 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Perl 5.28 reached end of life on 23 Jun 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Perl release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Jun 2018 | — |
| End of life | 23 Jun 2021 | 5.1 years ago |
| Active support ended | 20 Jun 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.28.3 · 29 May 2020 | final |
Where to go from 5.28
Recommended target: Perl 5.44 (supported until 15 Jul 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Perl 5.44 (latest release 5.44.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Perl 5.28 still safe to use?
Perl 5.28 reached end of life on 23 Jun 2021, 1,873 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Perl 5.28?
Yes — the final release (5.28.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Perl 5.28 to?
Upgrade to Perl 5.44, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 15 Jul 2029).