When is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 end of life?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 reached end of life on May 19, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5?

The latest Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 release is 16.5.5, released on May 12, 2020.

When was Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 released?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 was released on Mar 16, 2020.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5

End of life

16.5.5 Release notes ↗

Is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 still supported?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 reached end of life on May 19, 2020 (6 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10 (latest 18.10.3).

Released: Mar 16, 2020
End of life: May 19, 2020
6 years ago
Latest version: 16.5.5
May 12, 2020

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10, currently at 18.10.3.

Quick answers

Is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 still supported?: No. Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 reached end of life on May 19, 2020 (6 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10 (latest 18.10.3).
When is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 end of life?: Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 reached end of life on May 19, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5?: The latest Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 release is 16.5.5, released on May 12, 2020.
When was Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 released?: Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 was released on Mar 16, 2020.
What should I upgrade Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.5 to?: The recommended upgrade is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10, currently at 18.10.3.

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2019 - 16.9 End of life
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2019 - 16.5 End of life
2019 - 16.4 End of life
2019 - 16.3 End of life
2019 - 16.2 End of life
2019 - 16.1 End of life
2019 - 16.0 End of life
2017 - 15.9 Supported

Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 release history

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Release dates for 6 Microsoft Visual Studio 16.5 versions, newest first.

May 12, 2020 16.5.5
Apr 14, 2020 16.5.4
Apr 7, 2020 16.5.3
Mar 31, 2020 16.5.2
Mar 24, 2020 16.5.1
Mar 16, 2020 16.5.0

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