MariaDB 10.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
MariaDB 10.6 reached end of life on 6 Jul 2026. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 23 Aug 2029.
Support timeline
Official dates from the MariaDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 6 Jul 2021 | — |
| End of life | 6 Jul 2026 | 0.1 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 23 Aug 2029 | 1,110 days left |
| Latest release | 10.6.27 · 27 May 2026 | final |
Where to go from 10.6
Recommended target: MariaDB 12.3.
The newest actively supported branch is MariaDB 12.3 (latest release 12.3.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is MariaDB 10.6 still safe to use?
MariaDB 10.6 left standard support on 6 Jul 2026. It still receives security updates under extended support until 23 Aug 2029 — 1,110 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download MariaDB 10.6?
Yes — the final release (10.6.27) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade MariaDB 10.6 to?
Upgrade to MariaDB 12.3, the newest actively supported branch.