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Visual COBOLEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
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ApplicationsLatest Version: 10.0Latest Release: N/A
Visual COBOL by Micro Focus enables COBOL application development in modern IDEs and platforms.
Support summary
Visual COBOL 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
Jul 31, 2027
Visual COBOL 9.0 · 307 days left
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
12
Latest Version
10.0
Active Support
2
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Nov 19, 2014As of Sep 27, 2026
10.0Active · Jul 31, 2028
9.0Active · Jul 31, 2027
8.0EOL · Jul 31, 2026
7.0EOL · Sep 30, 2025
6.0EOL · Jun 30, 2024
5.0EOL · Jun 30, 2023
4.0EOL · Jun 30, 2022
3.0EOL · Jul 31, 2021
2.3EOL · Sep 30, 2019
2.2EOL · Jul 31, 2018
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.0 | Jul 19, 2024 | Maintained | Jul 31, 2028 | 10.0 | No | Active |
| 9.0 | Jun 29, 2023 | Maintained | Jul 31, 2027 | 9.0 | No | Active |
| 8.0 | Jul 13, 2022 | Ended | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0 | No | EOL |
| 7.0 | Sep 14, 2021 | Ended | Sep 30, 2025 | 7.0 | No | EOL |
| 6.0 | Jun 18, 2020 | Ended | Jun 30, 2024 | 6.0 | No | EOL |
| 5.0 | Jun 21, 2019 | Ended | Jun 30, 2023 | 5.0 | No | EOL |
| 4.0 | Jun 14, 2018 | Ended | Jun 30, 2022 | 4.0 | No | EOL |
| 3.0 | Jul 7, 2017 | Ended | Jul 31, 2021 | 3.0 | No | EOL |
| 2.3 | Oct 3, 2016 | Ended | Sep 30, 2019 | 2.3 | No | EOL |
| 2.2 | Nov 19, 2014 | Ended | Jul 31, 2018 | 2.2 | No | EOL |
| 2.1 | Apr 5, 2013 | Ended | May 31, 2017 | 2.1 | No | EOL |
| 2.0 | Apr 27, 2012 | Ended | Dec 31, 2014 | 2.0 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/visual-cobol/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/visual-cobol.svg" alt="Visual COBOL end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Visual COBOL have reached end of life?
The following Visual COBOL versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 8.0, 7.0, 6.0, 5.0, 4.0, 3.0, 2.3, 2.2 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Visual COBOL 8.0?
Visual COBOL 8.0 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 Visual COBOL?
The latest version of Visual COBOL is 10.0, released in the 10.0 release cycle.
How many versions of Visual COBOL are currently supported?
Visual COBOL currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 10.0, 9.0.
When does Visual COBOL 10.0 reach end of life?
Visual COBOL 10.0 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jul 31, 2028.
What should I do when Visual COBOL reaches end of life?
When a Visual COBOL 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.