Traefik 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Traefik 2.8 reached end of life on 3 Oct 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,406 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Traefik 3.7. Check your versiontraefik version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Traefik release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Jun 2022 | — |
| End of life | 3 Oct 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.8.8 · 30 Sept 2022 | final |
Where to go from 2.8
Recommended target: Traefik 3.7.
The newest actively supported branch is Traefik 3.7 (latest release 3.7.10).
Frequently asked questions
Is Traefik 2.8 still safe to use?
Traefik 2.8 reached end of life on 3 Oct 2022, 1,406 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Traefik 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Traefik 2.8 to?
Upgrade to Traefik 3.7, the newest actively supported branch.