MySQL 8.4 end of support
Is MySQL 8.4 still supported?
Yes Supported
MySQL 8.4 is in mainstream support until April 30, 2029, then in extended (security-only) support until April 30, 2032.
Key dates Secondary source
| Release date | April 30, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Mainstream support ends | April 30, 2029 |
| Extended support ends | April 30, 2032 |
Source quality: Dates from endoflife.date (secondary source, MIT licence), not yet cross-checked against the vendor page by us.
What the end of support means
- Mainstream support usually includes bug fixes, security updates and (for ERP) regulatory and tax updates. When it ends, non-security fixes and new features stop.
- Extended support usually means security updates only. Exact terms differ by vendor and may require a support contract.
- After the final end date the software keeps running, but the vendor no longer ships fixes or security patches. Known vulnerabilities stay open, and compliance or cyber-insurance requirements may treat it as unsupported software.
Upgrade paths
Upgrade to a supported MySQL version
Staying on the same product usually means the least retraining. Check the upgrade path and system requirements in the vendor documentation; some upgrades must go through an intermediate version.
Buy more time
Some vendors sell extended or paid security support after the standard end date. Check the vendor's lifecycle page for this version.
Sources
- endoflife-date/endoflife.date: products/mysql.md(secondary: endoflife.date)
- endoflife.date/mysql(secondary: endoflife.date)
Vendor lifecycle page for the product: https://www.oracle.com/us/support/library/lifetime-support-technology-069183.pdf
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