Visual COBOL 10.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Visual COBOL 10.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2028.
722 days of security support left
51% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 19 Jul 2024 → 31 Jul 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Visual COBOL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Jul 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Jul 2028 | in 722 days |
| Latest release | — | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Visual COBOL 10.0 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 10.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual COBOL 10.0 | 31 Jul 2028 | 722 | this branch |
| Visual COBOL 9.0 | 31 Jul 2027 | 356 | -366 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Visual COBOL 10.0 reach end of life?
Visual COBOL 10.0 reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2028 — 722 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Visual COBOL 10.0 still supported?
Yes. Visual COBOL 10.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: —.
What happens when Visual COBOL 10.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jul 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Visual COBOL 10.0?
722 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.