BigBlueButton 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
BigBlueButton 2.6 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
527 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to BigBlueButton 3.0. Support timeline
Official dates from the BigBlueButton release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Mar 2023 | — |
| End of life | 28 Feb 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.18 · 16 May 2024 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: BigBlueButton 3.0.
The newest actively supported branch is BigBlueButton 3.0 (latest release 3.0.34).
Frequently asked questions
Is BigBlueButton 2.6 still safe to use?
BigBlueButton 2.6 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2025, 527 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download BigBlueButton 2.6?
Yes — the final release (2.6.18) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade BigBlueButton 2.6 to?
Upgrade to BigBlueButton 3.0, the newest actively supported branch.