Grafana 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Grafana 8 reached end of life on 9 Jun 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Grafana release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Jun 2021 | 5y 4mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 13 Jun 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 9 Jun 2023 | 3y 4mo ago |
| Latest release | 8.5.27 · 7 Jun 2023 | final |
Where to go from 8
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 8 still safe to use?
Grafana 8 reached end of life on 9 Jun 2023, 1,214 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Grafana 8?
Yes — the final release (8.5.27) 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 8 to?
Upgrade to Grafana 13.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 18 May 2027).