OpenZFS 0.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenZFS 0.8 reached end of life on 14 Dec 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,064 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenZFS 2.4. Check your versionzpool get version [zpool name]
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenZFS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 May 2019 | — |
| End of life | 14 Dec 2020 | 5.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 0.8.6 · 14 Dec 2020 | final |
Where to go from 0.8
Recommended target: OpenZFS 2.4.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenZFS 2.4 (latest release 2.4.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenZFS 0.8 still safe to use?
OpenZFS 0.8 reached end of life on 14 Dec 2020, 2,064 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenZFS 0.8?
Yes — the final release (0.8.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenZFS 0.8 to?
Upgrade to OpenZFS 2.4, the newest actively supported branch.