Sourcegraph 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Sourcegraph 6 reached end of life on 25 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
222 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Sourcegraph 8. Support timeline
Official dates from the Sourcegraph release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Jan 2025 | 1y 8mo ago |
| Support ended | 25 Feb 2026 | 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 6.12.5040 · 10 Feb 2026 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Sourcegraph 8.
The newest actively supported branch is Sourcegraph 8 (latest release 8.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Sourcegraph 6 still safe to use?
Sourcegraph 6 reached end of life on 25 Feb 2026, 222 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Sourcegraph 6?
Yes — the final release (6.12.5040) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Sourcegraph 6 to?
Upgrade to Sourcegraph 8, the newest actively supported branch.