Ruby 2.5 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2021-03-31 (2017 days ago)
Upgrade: Ruby 2.5 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 4.0, 3.4, 3.3.
| Product | Ruby |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 2.5 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2017-12-25 |
| Active support until | — |
| End of life | 2021-03-31 |
| Latest version | 2.5.9 (2021-04-05) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
All Ruby versions → · Source: endoflife.date
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruby 2.5 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2021-03-31 (2017 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Ruby 2.5 reach end of life?
Ruby 2.5 reached end of life on 2021-03-31.
When was Ruby 2.5 released?
Ruby 2.5 was first released on 2017-12-25.
What is the latest Ruby 2.5 version?
The latest 2.5 release is 2.5.9, published on 2021-04-05.
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