nix 2.8 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2022-05-30 (1592 days ago)
Upgrade: nix 2.8 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 2.35.
| Product | nix |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 2.8 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2022-04-19 |
| Active support until | — |
| End of life | 2022-05-30 |
| Latest version | 2.8.1 (2022-05-14) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is nix 2.8 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2022-05-30 (1592 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does nix 2.8 reach end of life?
nix 2.8 reached end of life on 2022-05-30.
When was nix 2.8 released?
nix 2.8 was first released on 2022-04-19.
What is the latest nix 2.8 version?
The latest 2.8 release is 2.8.1, published on 2022-05-14.
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