Kibana 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Kibana 6 reached end of life on 10 Feb 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,698 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Kibana 9.5. Support timeline
Official dates from the Kibana release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Nov 2017 | 8y 11mo ago |
| Support ended | 10 Feb 2022 | 4y 8mo ago |
| Latest release | 6.8.23 · 13 Jan 2022 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Kibana 9.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Kibana 9.5 (latest release 9.5.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Kibana 6 still safe to use?
Kibana 6 reached end of life on 10 Feb 2022, 1,698 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Kibana 6?
Yes — the final release (6.8.23) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Kibana 6 to?
Upgrade to Kibana 9.5, the newest actively supported branch.