When is MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) end of life?

MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) reached end of life on Jun 24, 2025. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of MariaDB 10.5 (LTS)?

The latest MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) release is 10.5.29, released on May 6, 2025.

When was MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) released?

MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) was released on Jun 24, 2020.

How do I check which MariaDB version I have?

Run mariadbd --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

MariaDB 10.5 (LTS)

End of life

10.5.29 Release notes ↗

Is MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) still supported?

MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) reached end of life on Jun 24, 2025 (1 year ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to MariaDB 12.3 (LTS) (latest 12.3.3), supported until Jun 12, 2029.

Released: Jun 24, 2020
End of life: Jun 24, 2025
1 year ago
Enterprise support ended: Jul 16, 2025
1 year ago
Latest version: 10.5.29
May 6, 2025

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is MariaDB 12.3 (LTS), currently at 12.3.3 and supported until Jun 12, 2029.

How to upgrade from MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) to MariaDB 12.3 (LTS)

Back up first (mariadb-dump --all-databases).

Ubuntu / Debian (MariaDB repository)

curl -LsS https://r.mariadb.com/downloads/mariadb_repo_setup | sudo bash -s -- --mariadb-server-version="mariadb-12.3"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade mariadb-server
sudo mariadb-upgrade

Docker

docker pull mariadb:12.3

In Docker, set MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1 so the container runs mariadb-upgrade for you.

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) still supported?: No. MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) reached end of life on Jun 24, 2025 (1 year ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to MariaDB 12.3 (LTS) (latest 12.3.3), supported until Jun 12, 2029.
When is MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) end of life?: MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) reached end of life on Jun 24, 2025. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of MariaDB 10.5 (LTS)?: The latest MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) release is 10.5.29, released on May 6, 2025.
When was MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) released?: MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) was released on Jun 24, 2020.
What should I upgrade MariaDB 10.5 (LTS) to?: The recommended upgrade is MariaDB 12.3 (LTS), currently at 12.3.3 and supported until Jun 12, 2029.
How do I check which MariaDB version I have?: Run mariadbd --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.