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KDE PlasmaEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
OtherLatest Version: 6.7.5Latest Release: Sep 8, 2026
KDE Plasma is a feature-rich, customizable desktop environment for Linux and other Unix systems.
Support summary
KDE Plasma has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Aug 31, 2029
KDE Plasma 6.6 · 1069 days left
Supported cycles
2
4 lts
Versions
14
Latest Version
6.7.5
Active Support
1
EOL
12
Lifecycle Timeline
Oct 11, 2022As of Sep 27, 2026
6.7Active · Date not announced
6.6Security · Aug 31, 2029
6.5EOL · Feb 17, 2026
6.4EOL · Oct 21, 2025
6.3EOL · Jun 17, 2025
6.2EOL · Feb 11, 2025
6.1EOL · Oct 8, 2024
6.0EOL · Jun 18, 2024
5.27EOL · Jan 6, 2025
5.26EOL · Feb 14, 2023
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | Jun 16, 2026 | Maintained | Date not announced | 6.7.5 | No | Active |
| 6.6 | Feb 17, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Aug 31, 2029 | 6.6.6 | Yes | Security |
| 6.5 | Oct 21, 2025 | Feb 17, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 | 6.5.6 | No | EOL |
| 6.4 | Jun 17, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | 6.4.6 | No | EOL |
| 6.3 | Feb 11, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | Jun 17, 2025 | 6.3.6 | No | EOL |
| 6.2 | Oct 8, 2024 | Feb 11, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 | 6.2.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.1 | Jun 18, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | 6.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 6.0 | Feb 28, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | 6.0.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.27 | Feb 14, 2023 | Jan 6, 2025 | Jan 6, 2025 | 5.27.12 | Yes | EOL |
| 5.26 | Oct 11, 2022 | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 | 5.26.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.25 | Jun 14, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 | Oct 11, 2022 | 5.25.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.24 | Feb 8, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | 5.24.7 | Yes | EOL |
| 5.23 | Oct 14, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 | 5.23.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.18 | Feb 11, 2020 | Jun 4, 2020 | Feb 11, 2022 | 5.18.8 | Yes | EOL |
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Which versions of KDE Plasma have reached end of life?
The following KDE Plasma versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 6.5, 6.4, 6.3, 6.2, 6.1, 6.0, 5.27, 5.26 (and 4 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using KDE Plasma 6.5?
KDE Plasma 6.5 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 KDE Plasma?
The latest version of KDE Plasma is 6.7.5, released in the 6.7 release cycle.
How many versions of KDE Plasma are currently supported?
KDE Plasma currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 6.7, 6.6.
When does KDE Plasma 6.7 reach end of life?
KDE Plasma 6.7 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when KDE Plasma reaches end of life?
When a KDE Plasma 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.