ArangoDB 3.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
ArangoDB 3.8 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,197 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to ArangoDB 3.12. Support timeline
Official dates from the ArangoDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 14 Jul 2021 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2023 | 3.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.8.9 · 27 Mar 2023 | final |
Where to go from 3.8
Recommended target: ArangoDB 3.12.
The newest actively supported branch is ArangoDB 3.12 (latest release 3.12.10).
Frequently asked questions
Is ArangoDB 3.8 still safe to use?
ArangoDB 3.8 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2023, 1,197 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download ArangoDB 3.8?
Yes — the final release (3.8.9) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade ArangoDB 3.8 to?
Upgrade to ArangoDB 3.12, the newest actively supported branch.