FoundationDB 6.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
FoundationDB 6.3 reached end of life on 2 Nov 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,433 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to FoundationDB 7.3. Support timeline
Official dates from the FoundationDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Sept 2020 | 6y ago |
| Active Support ended | 19 Sept 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 2 Nov 2022 | 3y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 6.3.25 · 2 Nov 2022 | final |
Where to go from 6.3
Recommended target: FoundationDB 7.3.
The newest actively supported branch is FoundationDB 7.3 (latest release 7.3.77).
Frequently asked questions
Is FoundationDB 6.3 still safe to use?
FoundationDB 6.3 reached end of life on 2 Nov 2022, 1,433 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download FoundationDB 6.3?
Yes — the final release (6.3.25) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade FoundationDB 6.3 to?
Upgrade to FoundationDB 7.3, the newest actively supported branch.