SonarQube Server 2026.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
SonarQube Server 2026.5 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 1 Mar 2028.
513 days of security support left
2026.5.0 latest release
1% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 29 Sept 2026 → 1 Mar 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SonarQube Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Sept 2026 | this month |
| Active Support ended | 1 Oct 2027 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ends | 1 Mar 2028 | in 1y 5mo |
| Latest release | 2026.5.0 · 29 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
SonarQube Server 2026.5 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 2026.5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SonarQube Server 2026.5 | 1 Mar 2028 | 513 | this branch |
| SonarQube Server 2026.1 | 2 Aug 2027 | 301 | -212 days |
| SonarQube Server 2025.4 | 30 Jan 2027 | 117 | -396 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does SonarQube Server 2026.5 reach end of life?
SonarQube Server 2026.5 reaches end of life on 1 Mar 2028 — 513 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is SonarQube Server 2026.5 still supported?
Yes. SonarQube Server 2026.5 is currently maintained. Latest release: 2026.5.0, published 29 Sept 2026.
What happens when SonarQube Server 2026.5 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 1 Mar 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from SonarQube Server 2026.5?
513 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.