Blender 5.1 · Version Status
Blender 5.1 End of Life Date
Blender 5.1 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Blender 5.1 reaches end of life on July 14, 2026. Plan your migration now — 66 days remaining.
EOL Date
Jul 14, 2026
66 days remaining
Latest Release
5.1.1
Standard release
Release Date
Mar 17, 2026
Blender 5.1 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 2.83 LTS |
2.83.20 |
Jun 1, 2022 |
EOL |
| 2.93 LTS |
2.93.18 |
Jun 2, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.0 |
3.0.1 |
Mar 9, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.1 |
3.1.2 |
Jun 8, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.2 |
3.2.2 |
Sep 7, 2022 |
EOL |
| 3.3 LTS |
3.3.21 |
Sep 7, 2024 |
EOL |
| 3.4 |
3.4.1 |
Mar 29, 2023 |
EOL |
| 3.5 |
3.5.1 |
Jun 27, 2023 |
EOL |
What does Blender 5.1 end of life mean?
When Blender 5.1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Blender 5.1 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Blender 4.5 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Blender 5.1 reach end of life?
Blender 5.1 reached end of life on July 14, 2026. That is 66 days remaining.
Is Blender 5.1 still supported?
Blender 5.1 is still supported but approaching end of life on July 14, 2026. Begin planning your migration now.
What should I upgrade to from Blender 5.1?
The recommended upgrade from Blender 5.1 is
Blender 4.5 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Blender full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Blender 5.1 past EOL?
When Blender 5.1 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Blender should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.