Discourse end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Discourse · Collaboration · 0 supported · 10 end-of-life · updated October 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
Every tracked Discourse release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
Discourse support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discourse 2026.1 | 2026.1.5 | 30 Sept 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 2026.6 | 2026.6.0 | 30 Aug 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 2026.5 | 2026.5.1 | 31 Jul 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 2026.4 | 2026.4.2 | 30 Jun 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 2026.3 | 2026.3.1 | 28 May 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 2026.2 | 2026.2.2 | 28 Apr 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 2025.12 | 2025.12.2 | 26 Feb 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 2025.11 | 2025.11.2 | 28 Jan 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 3.5 | 3.5.4 | 28 Jan 2026 | End of life |
| Discourse 3.4 | 3.4.7 | 19 Aug 2025 | End of life |
Which Discourse version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 2026.6.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Discourse's full security status →
Get warned before Discourse reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Discourse on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Discourse end-of-life — frequently asked
What Discourse versions are still supported?
Every tracked Discourse release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is Discourse end-of-life?
All tracked Discourse release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my Discourse version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Discourse on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with Discourse. See related: Discourse security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.