Discourse 2026.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Discourse 2026.5 reached end of life on 28 Jul 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Discourse release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 May 2026 | — |
| End of life | 28 Jul 2026 | 0.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 2026.5.2 · 28 Jul 2026 | final |
Where to go from 2026.5
Recommended target: Discourse 2026.7 (supported until 30 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Discourse 2026.7 (latest release 2026.7.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Discourse 2026.5 still safe to use?
Discourse 2026.5 reached end of life on 28 Jul 2026, 12 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Discourse 2026.5?
Yes — the final release (2026.5.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Discourse 2026.5 to?
Upgrade to Discourse 2026.7, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Mar 2027).