Istio 1.8 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2021-05-12 (1975 days ago)
Upgrade: Istio 1.8 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 1.31, 1.30, 1.29.
| Product | Istio |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 1.8 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2020-11-19 |
| Active support until | — |
| End of life | 2021-05-12 |
| Latest version | 1.8.6 (2021-05-11) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Istio 1.8 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2021-05-12 (1975 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Istio 1.8 reach end of life?
Istio 1.8 reached end of life on 2021-05-12.
When was Istio 1.8 released?
Istio 1.8 was first released on 2020-11-19.
What is the latest Istio 1.8 version?
The latest 1.8 release is 1.8.6, published on 2021-05-11.
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