Perl 5.42 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Perl 5.42 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 3 Jul 2028.
694 days of security support left
5.42.3 latest release
37% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 3 Jul 2025 → 3 Jul 2028.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Perl release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 3 Jul 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 3 Jul 2028 | in 694 days |
| Latest release | 5.42.3 · 2 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Perl 5.44 extends security support by about 377 days.
Frequently asked questions
When does Perl 5.42 reach end of life?
Perl 5.42 reaches end of life on 3 Jul 2028 — 694 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Perl 5.42 still supported?
Yes. Perl 5.42 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.42.3, published 2 Aug 2026.
What happens when Perl 5.42 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 3 Jul 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Perl 5.42?
694 days. Moving to Perl 5.44 instead buys roughly 377 more days of security support.