Icinga 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Icinga 2.8 reached end of life on 17 Jul 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,945 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Icinga 2.16. Check your versionicinga2 -V
Support timeline
Official dates from the Icinga release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Nov 2017 | — |
| End of life | 17 Jul 2018 | 8.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.8.4 · 25 Apr 2018 | final |
Where to go from 2.8
Recommended target: Icinga 2.16.
The newest actively supported branch is Icinga 2.16 (latest release 2.16.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Icinga 2.8 still safe to use?
Icinga 2.8 reached end of life on 17 Jul 2018, 2,945 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Icinga 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Icinga 2.8 to?
Upgrade to Icinga 2.16, the newest actively supported branch.