pnpm 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
pnpm 8 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
523 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to pnpm 12. Check your versionpnpm --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the pnpm release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Mar 2023 | 3y 6mo ago |
| Support ended | 30 Apr 2025 | 1y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 8.15.9 · 17 Jul 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: pnpm 12.
The newest actively supported branch is pnpm 12 (latest release 12.9.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is pnpm 8 still safe to use?
pnpm 8 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2025, 523 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download pnpm 8?
Yes — the final release (8.15.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade pnpm 8 to?
Upgrade to pnpm 12, the newest actively supported branch.