Lua 5.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Lua 5.2 reached end of life on 7 Mar 2015. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,173 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Lua 5.5. Check your versionlua -v
Support timeline
Official dates from the Lua release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Dec 2011 | — |
| End of life | 7 Mar 2015 | 11.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.2.4 · 7 Mar 2015 | final |
Where to go from 5.2
Recommended target: Lua 5.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Lua 5.5 (latest release 5.5.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Lua 5.2 still safe to use?
Lua 5.2 reached end of life on 7 Mar 2015, 4,173 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Lua 5.2?
Yes — the final release (5.2.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Lua 5.2 to?
Upgrade to Lua 5.5, the newest actively supported branch.