ESLint 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ESLint 8 reached end of life on 5 Oct 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
730 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to ESLint 10. Support timeline
Official dates from the ESLint release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Oct 2021 | 5y ago |
| Active Support ended | 5 Apr 2024 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance Support ended | 5 Oct 2024 | 2y ago |
| Latest release | 8.57.1 · 16 Sept 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: ESLint 10.
The newest actively supported branch is ESLint 10 (latest release 10.12.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is ESLint 8 still safe to use?
ESLint 8 reached end of life on 5 Oct 2024, 730 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ESLint 8?
Yes — the final release (8.57.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade ESLint 8 to?
Upgrade to ESLint 10, the newest actively supported branch.