Django Releases

Stay informed about the latest Django releases, new features, bug fixes, and security updates. This page is automatically updated when new versions are released.

Latest Releases

Release Schedule

Django follows a predictable release schedule:

• Major releases (e.g., 5.0, 6.0): Every 8 months with new features
• Minor releases (e.g., 5.1, 5.2): Every 4 months with bug fixes and small features
• Patch releases (e.g., 5.1.1, 5.1.2): As needed for security and critical bug fixes

Long Term Support (LTS)

Every third major release is designated as a Long Term Support (LTS) release:

• Django 4.2 LTS: Supported until April 2026
• Django 5.2 LTS: Current LTS (released April 2025, supported until 2028)
• Django 8.2 LTS: Next LTS (expected 2027)

Security Updates

Django takes security seriously. Security updates are released as soon as possible for:

• The current development version
• The latest stable release
• The latest LTS release
• The previous LTS release (if still supported)

Upgrade Guides

Before upgrading Django, always review the release notes and upgrade guides:

• Check for breaking changes in your version
• Review deprecated features that may be removed
• Test your application thoroughly in a development environment
• Follow the step-by-step upgrade process

Stay Updated

• Django Documentation: Official Django Releases
• Django Blog: Django Project Weblog
• Security Announcements: Django Announce Mailing List
• GitHub Source: Django Release Files

This page is automatically updated when new Django releases are published.