Confluence 8.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Confluence 8.6 reached end of life on 5 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Confluence release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Oct 2023 | — |
| End of life | 5 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.6.2 · 6 Dec 2023 | final |
Where to go from 8.6
Recommended target: Confluence 10.2 (supported until 2 Dec 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Confluence 10.2 (latest release 10.2.15).
Frequently asked questions
Is Confluence 8.6 still safe to use?
Confluence 8.6 reached end of life on 5 Oct 2025, 308 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Confluence 8.6?
Yes — the final release (8.6.2) 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 8.6 to?
Upgrade to Confluence 10.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Dec 2027).