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LuaEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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Programming LanguagesLatest Version: 5.4.9Latest Release: Aug 25, 2026
Lua is a lightweight, embeddable scripting language commonly used in game development and embedded systems.
Support summary
Lua currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
15
Latest Version
5.4.9
Active Support
2
EOL
13
Lifecycle Timeline
Jul 1, 1997As of Sep 27, 2026
5.5Active · Date not announced
5.4Active · Date not announced
5.3EOL · Sep 25, 2020
5.2EOL · Mar 7, 2015
5.1EOL · Feb 17, 2012
5.0EOL · Jun 26, 2006
4.0EOL · Jul 4, 2002
3.2EOL · Feb 22, 2000
3.1EOL · Jul 8, 1999
3.0EOL · Jul 11, 1998
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.5 | Dec 22, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 5.5.1 | No | Active |
| 5.4 | Jun 29, 2020 | Maintained | Date not announced | 5.4.9 | No | Active |
| 5.3 | Jan 12, 2015 | Ended | Sep 25, 2020 | 5.3.6 | No | EOL |
| 5.2 | Dec 16, 2011 | Ended | Mar 7, 2015 | 5.2.4 | No | EOL |
| 5.1 | Feb 21, 2006 | Ended | Feb 17, 2012 | 5.1.5 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Apr 11, 2003 | Ended | Jun 26, 2006 | 5.0.3 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Nov 6, 2000 | Ended | Jul 4, 2002 | 4.0.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.2 | Jul 8, 1999 | Ended | Feb 22, 2000 | 3.2.2 | No | EOL |
| 3.1 | Jul 11, 1998 | Ended | Jul 8, 1999 | 3.1 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Jul 1, 1997 | Ended | Jul 11, 1998 | 3.0 | No | EOL |
| 2.5 | Nov 19, 1996 | Ended | Jul 1, 1997 | 2.5.1 | No | EOL |
| 2.4 | May 14, 1996 | Ended | Nov 19, 1996 | 2.4 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Nov 28, 1995 | Ended | May 14, 1996 | 2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Feb 7, 1995 | Ended | Nov 28, 1995 | 2.1 | No | EOL |
| 1.1 | Jul 8, 1994 | Ended | Feb 7, 1995 | 1.1 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Lua have reached end of life?
The following Lua versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5.3, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.0, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0 (and 5 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Lua 5.3?
Lua 5.3 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 Lua?
The latest version of Lua is 5.4.9, released in the 5.4 release cycle.
How many versions of Lua are currently supported?
Lua currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 5.5, 5.4.
When does Lua 5.5 reach end of life?
Lua 5.5 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Lua reaches end of life?
When a Lua 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.