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EMQXEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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MiddlewareLatest Version: 6.1.4Latest Release: Aug 3, 2026

EMQX is a high-scalability, distributed MQTT broker for IoT, IIoT, and connected vehicles.

Support summary

EMQX 5.9 reaches EOL in 35 days. Start upgrade planning and compatibility testing now.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

Nov 1, 2026

EMQX 5.9 · 35 days left

Supported cycles

5

1 lts

Versions

12

Latest Version

6.1.4

Active Support

5

EOL

7

Lifecycle Timeline

Dec 23, 2023As of Sep 27, 2026
6.2Active · Sep 30, 2027
6.1Active · Jun 30, 2027
6.0Active · Mar 30, 2027
5.10Active · Dec 8, 2026
5.9Active · Nov 1, 2026
5.8EOL · Feb 28, 2026
5.7EOL · Nov 26, 2025
5.6EOL · Sep 27, 2025
5.5EOL · Jul 31, 2025
5.4EOL · Jun 22, 2025
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

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
6.2Mar 31, 2026Sep 30, 2027Sep 30, 20276.2.0No
Active
6.1Dec 30, 2025Jun 30, 2027Jun 30, 20276.1.4No
Active
6.0Sep 30, 2025Mar 30, 2027Mar 30, 20276.0.2No
Active
5.10Jun 9, 2025Dec 8, 2026Dec 8, 20265.10.4No
Active
5.9May 2, 2025Nov 1, 2026Nov 1, 20265.9.2No
Active
5.8Aug 28, 2024Feb 28, 2026Feb 28, 20265.8.9
2027-08-27
EOL
5.7May 27, 2024Nov 26, 2025Nov 26, 20255.7.2No
EOL
5.6Mar 28, 2024Sep 27, 2025Sep 27, 20255.6.1No
EOL
5.5Feb 1, 2024Jul 31, 2025Jul 31, 20255.5.1No
EOL
5.4Dec 23, 2023Jun 22, 2025Jun 22, 20255.4.1No
EOL
5.3Sep 29, 2023Mar 28, 2025Mar 28, 20255.3.2No
EOL
5.2Sep 7, 2023Mar 6, 2025Mar 6, 20255.2.1No
EOL

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Last verified

Aug 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of EMQX have reached end of life?
The following EMQX versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5.8, 5.7, 5.6, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3, 5.2. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using EMQX 5.8?
EMQX 5.8 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 EMQX?
The latest version of EMQX is 6.1.4, released in the 6.1 release cycle.
How many versions of EMQX are currently supported?
EMQX currently has 5 actively supported version(s): 6.2, 6.1, 6.0, 5.10, 5.9.
When does EMQX 6.2 reach end of life?
EMQX 6.2 is scheduled to reach end of life on Sep 30, 2027.
What should I do when EMQX reaches end of life?
When a EMQX 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.