Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2020-05-19 (2333 days ago)
Upgrade: Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 18.10, 17.14, 16.11, 15.9.
| Product | Microsoft Visual Studio |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 16.5 2019 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2020-03-16 |
| Active support until | — |
| End of life | 2020-05-19 |
| Latest version | 16.5.5 (2020-05-12) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2020-05-19 (2333 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 reach end of life?
Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 reached end of life on 2020-05-19.
When was Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 released?
Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 was first released on 2020-03-16.
What is the latest Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 version?
The latest 16.5 release is 16.5.5, published on 2020-05-12.
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