phpMyAdmin 5.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
phpMyAdmin 5.0 reached end of life on 24 Feb 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,992 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to phpMyAdmin 5.2. Support timeline
Official dates from the phpMyAdmin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Dec 2019 | — |
| End of life | 24 Feb 2021 | 5.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.0.4 · 15 Oct 2020 | final |
Where to go from 5.0
Recommended target: phpMyAdmin 5.2.
The newest actively supported branch is phpMyAdmin 5.2 (latest release 5.2.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is phpMyAdmin 5.0 still safe to use?
phpMyAdmin 5.0 reached end of life on 24 Feb 2021, 1,992 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download phpMyAdmin 5.0?
Yes — the final release (5.0.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade phpMyAdmin 5.0 to?
Upgrade to phpMyAdmin 5.2, the newest actively supported branch.