Bitbucket 8.18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bitbucket 8.18 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bitbucket release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Feb 2024 | — |
| End of life | 6 Feb 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.18.1 · 8 Mar 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8.18
Recommended target: Bitbucket 10.4 (supported until 21 Jul 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Bitbucket 10.4 (latest release 10.4.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitbucket 8.18 still safe to use?
Bitbucket 8.18 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2026, 184 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bitbucket 8.18?
Yes — the final release (8.18.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bitbucket 8.18 to?
Upgrade to Bitbucket 10.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 21 Jul 2028).