JHipster 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
JHipster 8 reached end of life on 11 Mar 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
208 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to JHipster 9. Check your versionyo jhipster
Support timeline
Official dates from the JHipster release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Nov 2023 | 2y 11mo ago |
| Supported ended | 11 Mar 2026 | 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 8.11.0 · 7 May 2025 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: JHipster 9.
The newest actively supported branch is JHipster 9 (latest release 9.4.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is JHipster 8 still safe to use?
JHipster 8 reached end of life on 11 Mar 2026, 208 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download JHipster 8?
Yes — the final release (8.11.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade JHipster 8 to?
Upgrade to JHipster 9, the newest actively supported branch.