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MySQL End of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Timeline

Q: What is the end-of-life date for MySQL?

The next MySQL version reaching EOL is 8.4 on April 30, 2032. See the full table above for all version EOL dates.

Q: When is the MySQL support end date?

The next MySQL support end date is April 30, 2032, when version 8.4 reaches end of support. Each version has its own support end date — see the table above for every version's date.

Q: What is the latest supported version of MySQL?

The latest active version of MySQL is 9.7.1. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.

Q: Does MySQL track end-of-life by point release (e.g. MySQL 9.7.1, MySQL 9.7.2)?

No — MySQL end-of-life dates apply to the entire 9.7.x release series, not individual point releases. A point release like MySQL 9.7.1 or MySQL 9.7.2 shares the same EOL date as MySQL 9.7. Security patches stop for the entire 9.7.x line on that date, regardless of which patch version you are running. Check the table above for EOL dates by major version series.

Complete end-of-life dates, support windows, and security status for all MySQL versions. Data sourced from endoflife.date and official vendor documentation. Updated at every deploy.

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Latest Active

9.7.1

9.7 series

Next EOL

8.4

Apr 30, 2032

Active Versions

of 16 total

EOL Versions

no longer patched

High Risk

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EOL Recency

25/40

Attack Surface

30/30 Critical tier

CISA KEV Exposure

20/20 Yes — CISA KEV

Extended Support

0/10 Available

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Release Cycle Timeline

■ EOL ■ Warning ■ Active ┊ Today

All Versions

Version	Latest Release	Release Date	EOL Date	Days	Status
5.5	5.5.63	Dec 3, 2010	Dec 31, 2018	2731 days past EOL	EOL
5.6	5.6.51	Feb 1, 2013	Feb 28, 2021	1941 days past EOL	EOL
5.7	5.7.44	Oct 9, 2015	Oct 31, 2023	966 days past EOL	EOL
8.0 LTS	8.0.46	Apr 8, 2018	Apr 30, 2026	54 days past EOL	EOL
8.1	8.1.0	Jun 21, 2023	Oct 25, 2023	972 days past EOL	EOL
8.2	8.2.0	Oct 12, 2023	Dec 14, 2023	922 days past EOL	EOL
8.3	8.3.0	Dec 14, 2023	Apr 10, 2024	804 days past EOL	EOL
8.4 LTS	8.4.10	Apr 10, 2024	Apr 30, 2032	2138 days remaining	Active
9.0	9.0.1	Jun 7, 2024	Oct 15, 2024	616 days past EOL	EOL
9.1	9.1.2	Sep 24, 2024	Jan 21, 2025	518 days past EOL	EOL
9.2	9.2.2	Dec 15, 2024	Apr 15, 2025	434 days past EOL	EOL
9.3	9.3.2	Mar 31, 2025	Jul 22, 2025	336 days past EOL	EOL
9.4	9.4.2	Jul 9, 2025	Oct 21, 2025	245 days past EOL	EOL
9.5	9.5.2	Oct 21, 2025	Jan 20, 2026	154 days past EOL	EOL
9.6	9.6.1	Jan 20, 2026	Apr 21, 2026	63 days past EOL	EOL
9.7 LTS	9.7.1	Apr 21, 2026	Apr 21, 2034	2859 days remaining	Active

What does MySQL end of life mean for your organization?

When a version of MySQL reaches end of life, the maintainers stop issuing security patches. Vulnerabilities discovered after this date are publicly disclosed on the National Vulnerability Database, exploit code appears on GitHub, and your systems remain permanently exposed.

The CVE blind spot: Most vulnerability scanners check for known CVEs but do not flag the accumulation of unpatched vulnerabilities in EOL software. With a zero-day, nobody knows about the vulnerability. With EOL software, the vulnerability is public — listed, rated, and often weaponized — but no patch will ever exist. This is the most dangerous gap in enterprise security posture.

Organizations running EOL MySQL should treat it as a vulnerability class in their risk register, apply compensating controls (network segmentation, enhanced monitoring, access restriction), and prioritize migration to a supported version.

Extended Support Options

If you cannot migrate immediately, extended support vendors provide continued security patches for EOL MySQL versions. This is a bridge, not a permanent solution — plan your migration in parallel.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the end-of-life date for MySQL?

The next MySQL version reaching EOL is 8.4 on April 30, 2032. See the full table above for all version EOL dates.

When is the MySQL support end date?

The next MySQL support end date is April 30, 2032, when version 8.4 reaches end of support. Each version has its own support end date — see the table above for every version's date.

What is the latest supported version of MySQL?

The latest active version of MySQL is 9.7.1. Always verify against the table above as support windows can change.

What happens when MySQL reaches end of life?

When MySQL reaches end of life, the vendor stops issuing security patches. Any CVEs disclosed after the EOL date accumulate indefinitely with no patch path — creating an ever-growing attack surface that most vulnerability scanners do not flag.

How do I check if I'm running an EOL version of MySQL?

Check your current version against the table above. If your version's EOL date has passed, you are running unsupported software. You can also use the endoflife.ai Stack Scanner to check your entire dependency file at once.

Is there extended support available for EOL MySQL versions?

Some vendors offer extended support for EOL software. Contact the original vendor or check with enterprise support providers for options.

Does MySQL track end-of-life by point release (e.g. MySQL 9.7.1, MySQL 9.7.2)?

No — MySQL end-of-life dates apply to the entire 9.7.x release series, not individual point releases. A point release like MySQL 9.7.1 or MySQL 9.7.2 shares the same EOL date as MySQL 9.7. Security patches stop for the entire 9.7.x line on that date, regardless of which patch version you are running. Check the table above for EOL dates by major version series.

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