Rocket.Chat 6.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Rocket.Chat 6.5 reached end of life on 22 Nov 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Rocket.Chat release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Dec 2023 | — |
| End of life | 22 Nov 2024 | 1.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 7 Feb 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.5.9 · 22 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 6.5
Recommended target: Rocket.Chat 8.7 (supported until 31 Jan 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Rocket.Chat 8.7 (latest release 8.7.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Rocket.Chat 6.5 still safe to use?
Rocket.Chat 6.5 reached end of life on 22 Nov 2024, 625 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Rocket.Chat 6.5?
Yes — the final release (6.5.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Rocket.Chat 6.5 to?
Upgrade to Rocket.Chat 8.7, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Jan 2027).