Ansible 8 End of Life
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End of Life
Ansible 8 reached end of life on 6 Dec 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
977 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ansible 14. Check your versionansible-community --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ansible release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 May 2023 | — |
| End of life | 6 Dec 2023 | 2.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.7.0 · 6 Dec 2023 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: Ansible 14.
The newest actively supported branch is Ansible 14 (latest release 14.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansible 8 still safe to use?
Ansible 8 reached end of life on 6 Dec 2023, 977 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ansible 8?
Yes — the final release (8.7.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ansible 8 to?
Upgrade to Ansible 14, the newest actively supported branch.