Lua end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
Lua · Language / Runtime · 0 supported · 13 end-of-life · updated June 2026 · what is end-of-life? →
Every tracked Lua 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.
Lua support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lua 5.3 | 5.3.6 | 25 Sept 2020 | End of life |
| Lua 5.2 | 5.2.4 | 7 Mar 2015 | End of life |
| Lua 5.1 | 5.1.5 | 17 Feb 2012 | End of life |
| Lua 5.0 | 5.0.3 | 26 Jun 2006 | End of life |
| Lua 4.0 | 4.0.1 | 4 Jul 2002 | End of life |
| Lua 3.2 | 3.2.2 | 22 Feb 2000 | End of life |
| Lua 3.1 | 3.1 | 8 Jul 1999 | End of life |
| Lua 3.0 | 3.0 | 11 Jul 1998 | End of life |
| Lua 2.5 | 2.5.1 | 1 Jul 1997 | End of life |
| Lua 2.4 | 2.4 | 19 Nov 1996 | End of life |
| Lua 2.2 | 2.2 | 14 May 1996 | End of life |
| Lua 2.1 | 2.1 | 28 Nov 1995 | End of life |
| Lua 1.1 | 1.1 | 7 Feb 1995 | End of life |
Which Lua version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 5.5.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Lua's full security status →
Get warned before Lua reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Lua on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Lua end-of-life — frequently asked
What Lua versions are still supported?
Every tracked Lua release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is Lua end-of-life?
All tracked Lua release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my Lua version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Lua 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 Lua. See related: Lua security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.