Grafana 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Grafana 7 reached end of life on 14 Jun 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Grafana release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 May 2020 | 6y 5mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 8 Jun 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 14 Jun 2022 | 4y 4mo ago |
| Latest release | 7.5.17 · 26 Sept 2022 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Grafana 13.2 (supported until 18 May 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Grafana 13.2 (latest release 13.2.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafana 7 still safe to use?
Grafana 7 reached end of life on 14 Jun 2022, 1,574 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Grafana 7?
Yes — the final release (7.5.17) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Grafana 7 to?
Upgrade to Grafana 13.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 18 May 2027).