Dapr 1.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Dapr 1.8 reached end of life on 9 Jun 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,214 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Dapr 1.18. Support timeline
Official dates from the Dapr release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Jul 2022 | 4y 3mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 9 Jun 2023 | 3y 4mo ago |
| Latest release | 1.8.7 · 2 Dec 2022 | final |
Where to go from 1.8
Recommended target: Dapr 1.18.
The newest actively supported branch is Dapr 1.18 (latest release 1.18.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dapr 1.8 still safe to use?
Dapr 1.8 reached end of life on 9 Jun 2023, 1,214 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Dapr 1.8?
Yes — the final release (1.8.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Dapr 1.8 to?
Upgrade to Dapr 1.18, the newest actively supported branch.