SonarQube Server 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SonarQube Server 8 reached end of life on 7 Feb 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SonarQube Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Oct 2019 | — |
| End of life | 7 Feb 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 5 Jul 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 8.9.10 · 14 Oct 2022 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: SonarQube Server 2026.4.
The newest actively supported branch is SonarQube Server 2026.4 (latest release 2026.4.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is SonarQube Server 8 still safe to use?
SonarQube Server 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 Server 8?
Yes — the final release (8.9.10) 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 Server 8 to?
Upgrade to SonarQube Server 2026.4, the newest actively supported branch.