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BlenderEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
ApplicationsLatest Version: 5.2.2Latest Release: Sep 14, 2026
Blender is a free, open-source 3D creation suite for modeling, animation, rendering, and more.
Support summary
Blender has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Jul 14, 2027
Blender 4.5 · 290 days left
Supported cycles
2
7 lts
Versions
18
Latest Version
5.2.2
Active Support
1
EOL
16
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 27, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
5.2Active · Jul 14, 2028
5.1EOL · Jul 14, 2026
5.0EOL · Mar 17, 2026
4.5Security · Jul 14, 2027
4.4EOL · Jul 14, 2025
4.3EOL · Mar 18, 2025
4.2EOL · Jul 16, 2026
4.1EOL · Jul 16, 2024
4.0EOL · Mar 25, 2024
3.6EOL · Jun 27, 2025
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.2 | Jul 14, 2026 | Nov 10, 2026 | Jul 14, 2028 | 5.2.2 | Yes | Active |
| 5.1 | Mar 17, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 14, 2026 | 5.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Nov 18, 2025 | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 17, 2026 | 5.0.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.5 | Jul 14, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 | Jul 14, 2027 | 4.5.14 | Yes | Security |
| 4.4 | Mar 17, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 14, 2025 | 4.4.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.3 | Nov 19, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | Mar 18, 2025 | 4.3.2 | No | EOL |
| 4.2 | Jul 16, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | Jul 16, 2026 | 4.2.23 | Yes | EOL |
| 4.1 | Mar 25, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 | 4.1.1 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Nov 14, 2023 | Mar 25, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 | 4.0.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.6 | Jun 27, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 | Jun 27, 2025 | 3.6.23 | Yes | EOL |
| 3.5 | Mar 29, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 27, 2023 | 3.5.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.4 | Dec 7, 2022 | Mar 29, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 | 3.4.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.3 | Sep 7, 2022 | Dec 7, 2022 | Sep 7, 2024 | 3.3.21 | Yes | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jun 8, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | Sep 7, 2022 | 3.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Mar 9, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | 3.1.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Dec 3, 2021 | Mar 9, 2022 | Mar 9, 2022 | 3.0.1 | No | EOL |
| 2.93 | Jun 2, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 | Jun 2, 2023 | 2.93.18 | Yes | EOL |
| 2.83 | Jun 3, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | Jun 1, 2022 | 2.83.20 | Yes | EOL |
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Which versions of Blender have reached end of life?
The following Blender versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6 (and 8 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Blender 5.1?
Blender 5.1 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Blender?
The latest version of Blender is 5.2.2, released in the 5.2 release cycle.
How many versions of Blender are currently supported?
Blender currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 5.2, 4.5.
When does Blender 5.2 reach end of life?
Blender 5.2 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jul 14, 2028.
What should I do when Blender reaches end of life?
When a Blender version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.