# MiniMax M2.5 — deprecation status

> No — MiniMax M2.5 is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. MiniMax has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

The February 2026 model that MiniMax claimed state-of-the-art results with on programming, tool calling and search. It reads as the legacy option today - two generations back and still listed at full price - but MiniMax has published no deprecation notice for it, so it stays active in this catalogue.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | MiniMax |
| Model id | `MiniMax-M2.5` |
| Status | Active |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is MiniMax M2.5 still available?

Yes. MiniMax M2.5 is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [MiniMax model release notes](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/release-notes/models) — accessed 2026-08-03
- [MiniMax API models overview](https://platform.minimax.io/docs/api-reference/api-overview) — accessed 2026-08-03

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