Confluence 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Confluence 2.8 reached end of life on 3 Jul 2010. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Confluence release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Aug 2009 | 17y 2mo ago |
| Support ended | 3 Jul 2010 | 16y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.8.3 · 19 Aug 2009 | final |
Where to go from 2.8
Recommended target: Confluence 10.2 (supported until 2 Dec 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Confluence 10.2 (latest release 10.2.18).
Frequently asked questions
Is Confluence 2.8 still safe to use?
Confluence 2.8 reached end of life on 3 Jul 2010, 5,938 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Confluence 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Confluence 2.8 to?
Upgrade to Confluence 10.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Dec 2027).