TiDBEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

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DatabasesLatest Version: 8.5.7Latest Release: Jul 9, 2026

TiDB is an open-source, distributed SQL database by PingCAP that supports Hybrid Transactional and Analytical Processing (HTAP) workloads with MySQL compatibility.

Support summary

TiDB has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

Dec 29, 2026

TiDB v6.5 · 93 days left

Supported cycles

7 lts

Versions

Latest Version

8.5.7

Active Support

EOL

Lifecycle Timeline

Apr 7, 2021As of Sep 27, 2026

v8.5 (Enterprise)Active · Dec 19, 2030

v8.5 (Community)Active · Dec 19, 2028

v8.1Active · May 24, 2028

v7.5Active · Dec 1, 2027

v7.1Security · May 31, 2027

v6.5Security · Dec 29, 2026

v6.1EOL · Jun 13, 2026

v5.4EOL · Feb 15, 2026

v5.3EOL · Nov 30, 2024

v5.0EOL · Apr 7, 2024

ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown

Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.

Versions

Release	Release Date	Active Support	EOL	Latest Version	LTS	Status
v8.5 (Enterprise)	Dec 19, 2024	Dec 19, 2029	Dec 19, 2030	8.5.7	Yes	Active
v8.5 (Community)	Dec 19, 2024	Dec 19, 2027	Dec 19, 2028	8.5.7	Yes	Active
v8.1	May 24, 2024	May 24, 2027	May 24, 2028	8.1.2	Yes	Active
v7.5	Dec 1, 2023	Dec 1, 2026	Dec 1, 2027	7.5.7	Yes	Active
v7.1	May 31, 2023	May 31, 2026	May 31, 2027	7.1.6	Yes	Security
v6.5	Dec 29, 2022	Dec 29, 2025	Dec 29, 2026	6.5.12	Yes	Security
v6.1	Jun 13, 2022	Jun 13, 2025	Jun 13, 2026	6.1.7	Yes	EOL
v5.4	Feb 15, 2022	Feb 15, 2025	Feb 15, 2026	5.4.3	No	EOL
v5.3	Nov 30, 2021	Nov 30, 2023	Nov 30, 2024	5.3.4	No	EOL
v5.0	Apr 7, 2021	Apr 7, 2023	Apr 7, 2024	5.0.6	No	EOL
v4.0	May 28, 2020	Apr 2, 2023	Apr 2, 2024	4.0.16	No	EOL
v3.0	Jun 28, 2019	Sep 25, 2022	Sep 25, 2023	3.0.20	No	EOL

Data sources

Sources

Official GitHub release v8.5.7

Last verified

Jun 24, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of TiDB have reached end of life?

The following TiDB versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: v6.1, v5.4, v5.3, v5.0, v4.0, v3.0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.

Is it safe to continue using TiDB v6.1?

TiDB v6.1 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.

What is the latest version of TiDB?

The latest version of TiDB is 8.5.7, released in the v8.5 (Enterprise) release cycle.

How many versions of TiDB are currently supported?

TiDB currently has 6 actively supported version(s): v8.5 (Enterprise), v8.5 (Community), v8.1, v7.5, v7.1, v6.5.

When does TiDB v8.5 (Enterprise) reach end of life?

TiDB v8.5 (Enterprise) is scheduled to reach end of life on Dec 19, 2030.

What should I do when TiDB reaches end of life?

When a TiDB version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.