Gerrit 3.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gerrit 3.8 reached end of life on 2 Dec 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
615 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Gerrit 3.14. Check your versionjava -jar gerrit.war version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Gerrit release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 May 2023 | — |
| End of life | 2 Dec 2024 | 1.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.8.10 · 26 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 3.8
Recommended target: Gerrit 3.14.
The newest actively supported branch is Gerrit 3.14 (latest release 3.14.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerrit 3.8 still safe to use?
Gerrit 3.8 reached end of life on 2 Dec 2024, 615 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gerrit 3.8?
Yes — the final release (3.8.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Gerrit 3.8 to?
Upgrade to Gerrit 3.14, the newest actively supported branch.