On Friday, September 26, 2025, an updated version of the MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform will be released.
Build 5320 is the last update to support Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2008. Starting with the next version, desktop platforms running on these operating systems will no longer receive updates. The only exception is platforms running under Wine.
In this update, the developers have added a separate CodeBase category for services. Now traders can easily share such MQL5 applications, as well as download them directly from the platform with automatic installation to the desired folder.
MetaQuotes has also improved operations with input variables in MQL5. Now, using a separate parameter, you can specify a variable name to be displayed in the program properties in the platform. Previously, the name was specified through comments, which was a less obvious method.
In addition, the developers have made several improvements to the MQL5 compiler and debugger, and added translations of the Web Terminal into Romanian and Hebrew.
Terminal: Added support for MQL5 Service programs in the CodeBase.
Unlike Expert Advisors, indicators and scripts, services are not attached to a specific chart. They run in the background and start automatically when the terminal launches. With services, you can implement custom price data feeds for the platform, as well as perform a wide range of auxiliary tasks.
These programs now have a dedicated category. Developers can share their codes in the CodeBase:
Users can easily download them directly from the platform or MetaEditor. Once downloaded, the program is placed in the correct folder, compiled automatically, and ready to run.
MQL5: Added support for new syntax for input parameters. You can now explicitly set a visible name to be displayed in the program properties. Previously, this was only possible through comments.
