Elastic Beats 8.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elastic Beats 8.16 reached end of life on 15 Apr 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
481 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Elastic Beats 9.5. Support timeline
Official dates from the Elastic Beats release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Nov 2024 | — |
| End of life | 15 Apr 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.16.6 · 25 Mar 2025 | final |
Where to go from 8.16
Recommended target: Elastic Beats 9.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Elastic Beats 9.5 (latest release 9.5.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elastic Beats 8.16 still safe to use?
Elastic Beats 8.16 reached end of life on 15 Apr 2025, 481 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elastic Beats 8.16?
Yes — the final release (8.16.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Elastic Beats 8.16 to?
Upgrade to Elastic Beats 9.5, the newest actively supported branch.