Sourcegraph 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Sourcegraph 5 reached end of life on 29 Jan 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
614 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Sourcegraph 8. Support timeline
Official dates from the Sourcegraph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Mar 2023 | 3y 6mo ago |
| Support ended | 29 Jan 2025 | 1y 8mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.11.6271 · 23 Jan 2025 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Sourcegraph 8.
The newest actively supported branch is Sourcegraph 8 (latest release 8.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Sourcegraph 5 still safe to use?
Sourcegraph 5 reached end of life on 29 Jan 2025, 614 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Sourcegraph 5?
Yes — the final release (5.11.6271) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Sourcegraph 5 to?
Upgrade to Sourcegraph 8, the newest actively supported branch.