Looker 21.8 · Version Status
Looker 21.8 End of Life Date
Looker 21.8 end-of-life date, support status, and CVE risk. Data from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation.
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Looker 21.8 is past end of life. This version no longer receives security patches. 1666 days past EOL — migrate to a supported version immediately.
EOL Date
Oct 16, 2021
1666 days past EOL
Latest Release
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Standard release
Release Date
May 13, 2021
Looker 21.8 series
| Version | Latest | EOL Date | Status |
|---|
| 7.16 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 7.18 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 7.20 |
— |
Supported |
Active |
| 21.0 LTS |
— |
May 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.4 |
— |
Jun 10, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.6 LTS |
— |
Aug 31, 2021 |
EOL |
| → 21.8 |
— |
Oct 16, 2021 |
EOL |
| 21.10 |
— |
Sep 14, 2021 |
EOL |
What does Looker 21.8 end of life mean?
When Looker 21.8 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 Looker 21.8 past its EOL date creates a permanently growing attack surface that standard security tooling will not surface.
Migrate to Looker 7.20 or implement compensating controls — network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, restricted access — while migration is underway.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Looker 21.8 reach end of life?
Looker 21.8 reached end of life on October 16, 2021. This version is no longer receiving security patches.
Is Looker 21.8 still supported?
No. Looker 21.8 reached end of life on October 16, 2021 and is no longer receiving security patches.
What should I upgrade to from Looker 21.8?
The recommended upgrade from Looker 21.8 is
Looker 7.20 — the latest actively supported version. Check the
Looker full timeline for all supported versions.
What are the security risks of running Looker 21.8 past EOL?
When Looker 21.8 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 Looker should migrate immediately or implement compensating controls.