Ionic Framework 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Ionic Framework 8 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 19 Feb 2027.
137 days of security support left
8.8.19 latest release
87% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 17 Apr 2024 → 19 Feb 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ionic Framework release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Apr 2024 | 2y 6mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 19 Aug 2026 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance ends | 19 Feb 2027 | in 5mo |
| Extended Support ends | 19 Aug 2027 | in 10mo |
| Latest release | 8.8.19 · 19 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Ionic Framework 8 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ionic Framework 8 | 19 Feb 2027 | 137 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Ionic Framework 8 reach end of life?
Ionic Framework 8 reaches end of life on 19 Feb 2027 — 137 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Ionic Framework 8 still supported?
Yes. Ionic Framework 8 is currently maintained. Latest release: 8.8.19, published 19 Aug 2026.
What happens when Ionic Framework 8 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 19 Feb 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support, though extended support runs to 19 Aug 2027.
How long do I have to upgrade from Ionic Framework 8?
137 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.