Chrome 8 · Version Status
Chrome 8 End of Life Date
Chrome 8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Chrome 8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 5583 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Jan 25, 2011
5583 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
Nov 30, 2010
Chrome 8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7 |
— |
Nov 30, 2010 |
EOL |
| → 8 |
— |
Jan 25, 2011 |
EOL |
| 9 |
— |
Mar 8, 2011 |
EOL |
| 10 |
— |
Apr 19, 2011 |
EOL |
| 11 |
— |
May 31, 2011 |
EOL |
| 12 |
— |
Jul 26, 2011 |
EOL |
| 13 |
— |
Sep 6, 2011 |
EOL |
| 14 |
— |
Oct 18, 2011 |
EOL |
What does Chrome 8 end of life mean?
When Chrome 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches for this version. CVEs discovered after the EOL date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database with no patch available. Exploit code frequently appears on GitHub within days of disclosure.
The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the ongoing accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software versions. Running Chrome 8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Chrome 147 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Chrome 8 reach end of life?
Chrome 8 reached end of life on January 25, 2011. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Chrome 8 still supported?
No. Chrome 8 reached end of life on January 25, 2011 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Chrome 8?
The recommended upgrade from Chrome 8 is
Chrome 147 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Chrome full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Chrome 8 past EOL?
When Chrome 8 reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate with no remediation path. Most vulnerability scanners do not flag this — it is the CVE blind spot. Organizations running EOL Chrome should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.