# Z.ai GLM-5 — deprecation status

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

The February 2026 model that started Z.ai's fifth generation, superseded twice within four months. Several downstream inference providers retired their GLM-5 endpoints in April 2026; Z.ai itself published nothing, and the model remains on its pricing page.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Z.ai |
| Model id | `glm-5` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | February 12, 2026 |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is Z.ai GLM-5 still available?

Yes. Z.ai GLM-5 is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

- [Z.ai new releases](https://docs.z.ai/release-notes/new-released) — accessed 2026-08-03
- [Z.ai model pricing](https://docs.z.ai/guides/overview/pricing) — accessed 2026-08-03

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