Yocto Project 5.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Yocto Project 5.0 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2028.
630 days of security support left
5.0.19 latest release
57% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 29 Apr 2024 → 30 Apr 2028.
Check your versionbitbake -e | grep '^DISTRO_VERSION\|DISTRO_CODENAME='
Support timeline
Official dates from the Yocto Project release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Apr 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Apr 2028 | in 630 days |
| Latest release | 5.0.19 · 21 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Yocto Project 6.0 extends security support by about 730 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 5.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yocto Project 6.0 | 30 Apr 2030 | 1,360 | +730 days |
| Yocto Project 5.0 | 30 Apr 2028 | 630 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Yocto Project 5.0 reach end of life?
Yocto Project 5.0 reaches end of life on 30 Apr 2028 — 630 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Yocto Project 5.0 still supported?
Yes. Yocto Project 5.0 is currently maintained. Latest release: 5.0.19, published 21 Jul 2026.
What happens when Yocto Project 5.0 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Apr 2028 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Yocto Project 5.0?
630 days. Moving to Yocto Project 6.0 instead buys roughly 730 more days of security support.