Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2022-03-01 (1682 days ago)
Upgrade: Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 8.4.9, 8.4.8, 8.4.7, 8.4.6, 8.4.5, 8.4.4, 8.4, 8.4.3.
| Product | Amazon RDS for MySQL |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 5.6 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2013-07-01 |
| Active support until | 2022-03-01 |
| End of life | 2022-03-01 |
| Latest version | 5.6 (2013-07-01) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
All Amazon RDS for MySQL versions → · Source: endoflife.date
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2022-03-01 (1682 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 reached end of life on 2022-03-01.
When was Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 released?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 was first released on 2013-07-01.
What is the latest Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.6 version?
The latest 5.6 release is 5.6, published on 2013-07-01.
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