TYPO3 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
TYPO3 8 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,322 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to TYPO3 14. Support timeline
Official dates from the TYPO3 release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Mar 2016 | — |
| End of life | 31 Mar 2020 | 6.4 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Sept 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 31 Mar 2024 | over |
| Latest release | 8.7.58 · 14 Feb 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: TYPO3 14 (supported until 30 Jun 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is TYPO3 14 (latest release 14.3.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is TYPO3 8 still safe to use?
TYPO3 8 reached end of life on 31 Mar 2020, 2,322 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download TYPO3 8?
Yes — the final release (8.7.58) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade TYPO3 8 to?
Upgrade to TYPO3 14, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2029).