Plone end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Plone release line stops receiving security updates. 3 release lines are still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Plone 6.2 on 31 Dec 2027. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Plone support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plone 6.2 | 6.2.0 | 31 Dec 2027 · in 18 mo | Supported |
| Plone 6.1 | 6.1.4 | 31 Dec 2027 · in 18 mo | Supported |
| Plone 6.0 | 6.0.15 | 31 Dec 2027 · in 18 mo | Supported |
| Plone 5.2 | 5.2.15 | 31 Oct 2024 | End of life |
| Plone 5.1 | 5.1.7 | 12 Dec 2022 | End of life |
| Plone 5.0 | 5.0.10 | 12 Dec 2022 | End of life |
| Plone 4.3 | 4.3.20 | 12 Dec 2022 | End of life |
Which Plone version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 6.2.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Plone's full security status →
Get warned before Plone reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Plone on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Plone end-of-life — frequently asked
What Plone versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Plone release lines still receive security updates: 6.2, 6.1, 6.0. The latest supported release is 6.2.0. Versions older than these (5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.3) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Plone 6.2 reach end of life?
Plone 6.2 reaches end-of-life on 31 Dec 2027 — about 18 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Plone end-of-life?
No — Plone still has supported release lines (6.2, 6.1, 6.0). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Plone version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Plone 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 Plone. See related: Plone security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.