MySQL 5.6
- End of life
- Released 1 Feb 2013
- End of life 28 Feb 2021
- Latest 5.6.51
Is MySQL 5.6 still supported?
Reached end of life on 28 Feb 2021 (5.5 years ago).
Today
- Released 1 Feb 2013
- Active support ends 28 Feb 2018
- End of life 28 Feb 2021
Release details
- Product
- MySQL
- Version
- 5.6
- Release date
- 1 Feb 2013
- Latest update
- 5.6.51 · 5 Jan 2021
- Long-term support
- No
- Active support until
- 28 Feb 2018
- Security support until
- 28 Feb 2021
- Status
- End of life
- Release notes
- web.archive.org ↗
Other MySQL releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does MySQL 5.6 reach end of life?
MySQL 5.6 reached end of life on 28 Feb 2021.
Is MySQL 5.6 still supported?
No. MySQL 5.6 no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to MySQL 9.7 LTS.
What is the latest version of MySQL 5.6?
The latest MySQL 5.6 release is 5.6.51, released on 5 Jan 2021.
When was MySQL 5.6 released?
MySQL 5.6 was released on 1 Feb 2013.
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