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DiscourseEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
OtherLatest Version: 2026.9.0Latest Release: Sep 22, 2026
Support summary
Discourse 2026.8 reaches EOL in 30 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Oct 27, 2026
Discourse 2026.8 · 30 days left
Supported cycles
3
4 lts
Versions
13
Latest Version
2026.9.0
Active Support
3
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Dec 30, 2025As of Sep 27, 2026
2026.9Active · Nov 24, 2026
2026.8Active · Oct 27, 2026
2026.7Active · Mar 30, 2027
2026.6EOL · Aug 25, 2026
2026.5EOL · Jul 28, 2026
2026.4EOL · Jun 30, 2026
2026.3EOL · May 28, 2026
2026.2EOL · Apr 28, 2026
2026.1EOL · Sep 22, 2026
2025.12EOL · Feb 26, 2026
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Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.9 | Sep 22, 2026 | Maintained | Nov 24, 2026 | 2026.9.0 | No | Active |
| 2026.8 | Aug 25, 2026 | Maintained | Oct 27, 2026 | 2026.8.1 | No | Active |
| 2026.7 | Jul 28, 2026 | Maintained | Mar 30, 2027 | 2026.7.3 | Yes | Active |
| 2026.6 | Jun 30, 2026 | Ended | Aug 25, 2026 | 2026.6.3 | No | EOL |
| 2026.5 | May 28, 2026 | Ended | Jul 28, 2026 | 2026.5.2 | No | EOL |
| 2026.4 | Apr 28, 2026 | Ended | Jun 30, 2026 | 2026.4.2 | No | EOL |
| 2026.3 | Mar 31, 2026 | Ended | May 28, 2026 | 2026.3.1 | No | EOL |
| 2026.2 | Feb 26, 2026 | Ended | Apr 28, 2026 | 2026.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2026.1 | Jan 28, 2026 | Ended | Sep 22, 2026 | 2026.1.9 | Yes | EOL |
| 2025.12 | Dec 30, 2025 | Ended | Feb 26, 2026 | 2025.12.2 | No | EOL |
| 2025.11 | Nov 25, 2025 | Ended | Jan 28, 2026 | 2025.11.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.5 | Aug 19, 2025 | Ended | Jan 28, 2026 | 3.5.4 | Yes | EOL |
| 3.4 | Feb 4, 2025 | Ended | Aug 19, 2025 | 3.4.7 | Yes | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/discourse/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/discourse.svg" alt="Discourse end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Discourse have reached end of life?
The following Discourse versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 2026.6, 2026.5, 2026.4, 2026.3, 2026.2, 2026.1, 2025.12, 2025.11 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Discourse 2026.6?
Discourse 2026.6 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 Discourse?
The latest version of Discourse is 2026.9.0, released in the 2026.9 release cycle.
How many versions of Discourse are currently supported?
Discourse currently has 3 actively supported version(s): 2026.9, 2026.8, 2026.7.
When does Discourse 2026.9 reach end of life?
Discourse 2026.9 is scheduled to reach end of life on Nov 24, 2026.
What should I do when Discourse reaches end of life?
When a Discourse 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.