Kong Gateway 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Kong Gateway 2.8 reached end of life on 24 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
776 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Kong Gateway 3.9. Support timeline
Official dates from the Kong Gateway release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Mar 2022 | — |
| End of life | 24 Jun 2024 | 2.1 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 1 Mar 2025 | over |
| Latest release | 2.8.5 · 24 Jun 2024 | final |
Where to go from 2.8
Recommended target: Kong Gateway 3.9.
The newest actively supported branch is Kong Gateway 3.9 (latest release 3.9.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Kong Gateway 2.8 still safe to use?
Kong Gateway 2.8 reached end of life on 24 Jun 2024, 776 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Kong Gateway 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Kong Gateway 2.8 to?
Upgrade to Kong Gateway 3.9, the newest actively supported branch.