SonarQube Community Build 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SonarQube Community Build 8 reached end of life on 7 Feb 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SonarQube Community Build release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Oct 2019 | — |
| End of life | 7 Feb 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.9.10.61524 · 21 Oct 2022 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: SonarQube Community Build 26.
The newest actively supported branch is SonarQube Community Build 26 (latest release 26.8.0.126808).
Frequently asked questions
Is SonarQube Community Build 8 still safe to use?
SonarQube Community Build 8 reached end of life on 7 Feb 2023, 1,279 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download SonarQube Community Build 8?
Yes — the final release (8.9.10.61524) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade SonarQube Community Build 8 to?
Upgrade to SonarQube Community Build 26, the newest actively supported branch.