Rancher 2.8 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2025-07-22 (443 days ago)
Upgrade: Rancher 2.8 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 2.15, 2.14, 2.13, 2.12, 2.11.
| Product | Rancher |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 2.8 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2023-12-05 |
| Active support until | 2024-09-22 |
| End of life | 2025-07-22 |
| Latest version | 2.8.15 (2025-04-24) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rancher 2.8 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2025-07-22 (443 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Rancher 2.8 reach end of life?
Rancher 2.8 reached end of life on 2025-07-22.
When was Rancher 2.8 released?
Rancher 2.8 was first released on 2023-12-05.
What is the latest Rancher 2.8 version?
The latest 2.8 release is 2.8.15, published on 2025-04-24.
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