Debian 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Debian 8 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Debian release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Apr 2015 | 11y 5mo ago |
| Debian Security Support ended | 17 Jun 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Debian <abbr title="Long Term Support">LTS</abbr> ended | 30 Jun 2020 | 6y 3mo ago |
| <abbr title="Extended LTS">ELTS</abbr> ended | 30 Jun 2025 | over |
| Latest release | 8.11 · 23 Jun 2018 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: Debian 13 (supported until 30 Jun 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Debian 13 (latest release 13.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is Debian 8 still safe to use?
Debian 8 reached end of life on 30 Jun 2020, 2,288 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Debian 8?
Yes — the final release (8.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Debian 8 to?
Upgrade to Debian 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2030).