Blender end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Blender release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Blender 5.1 on 14 Jul 2026. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Blender support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender 4.5 | 4.5.10 | 14 Jul 2027 · in 13 mo | Supported |
| Blender 4.2 | 4.2.21 | 16 Jul 2026 · in 1 mo | Ends soon |
| Blender 5.1 | 5.1.2 | 14 Jul 2026 · in 1 mo | Ends soon |
| Blender 5.0 | 5.0.1 | 17 Mar 2026 | End of life |
| Blender 4.4 | 4.4.3 | 14 Jul 2025 | End of life |
| Blender 3.6 | 3.6.23 | 27 Jun 2025 | End of life |
| Blender 4.3 | 4.3.2 | 18 Mar 2025 | End of life |
| Blender 3.3 | 3.3.21 | 7 Sept 2024 | End of life |
| Blender 4.1 | 4.1.1 | 16 Jul 2024 | End of life |
| Blender 4.0 | 4.0.2 | 25 Mar 2024 | End of life |
| Blender 3.5 | 3.5.1 | 27 Jun 2023 | End of life |
| Blender 2.93 | 2.93.18 | 2 Jun 2023 | End of life |
| Blender 3.4 | 3.4.1 | 29 Mar 2023 | End of life |
| Blender 3.2 | 3.2.2 | 7 Sept 2022 | End of life |
| Blender 3.1 | 3.1.2 | 8 Jun 2022 | End of life |
| Blender 2.83 | 2.83.20 | 1 Jun 2022 | End of life |
| Blender 3.0 | 3.0.1 | 9 Mar 2022 | End of life |
Which Blender version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 5.1.2. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Blender's full security status →
Get warned before Blender reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Blender on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Blender end-of-life — frequently asked
What Blender versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Blender release lines still receive security updates: 4.5, 4.2, 5.1. The latest supported release is 5.1.2. Versions older than these (5.0, 4.4, 3.6, 4.3, 3.3, 4.1, 4.0, 3.5, 2.93, 3.4, 3.2, 3.1, 2.83, 3.0) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Blender 5.1 reach end of life?
Blender 5.1 reaches end-of-life on 14 Jul 2026 — about 1 month away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Blender end-of-life?
No — Blender still has supported release lines (4.5, 4.2, 5.1). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Blender version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Blender 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 Blender. See related: Blender security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.