Zabbix 5.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Zabbix 5.4 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Zabbix release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 May 2021 | — |
| End of life | 31 Mar 2022 | 4.4 years ago |
| Active support ended | 28 Feb 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 5.4.12 · 4 Apr 2022 | final |
Where to go from 5.4
Recommended target: Zabbix 7.4 (supported until 30 Sept 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is Zabbix 7.4 (latest release 7.4.13).
Frequently asked questions
Is Zabbix 5.4 still safe to use?
Zabbix 5.4 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2022, 1,592 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Zabbix 5.4?
Yes — the final release (5.4.12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Zabbix 5.4 to?
Upgrade to Zabbix 7.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Sept 2026).