Bitbucket 8.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bitbucket 8.16 reached end of life on 28 Nov 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bitbucket release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Nov 2023 | — |
| End of life | 28 Nov 2025 | 0.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.16.4 · 8 Mar 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8.16
Recommended target: Bitbucket 10.4 (supported until 21 Jul 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Bitbucket 10.4 (latest release 10.4.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bitbucket 8.16 still safe to use?
Bitbucket 8.16 reached end of life on 28 Nov 2025, 254 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bitbucket 8.16?
Yes — the final release (8.16.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bitbucket 8.16 to?
Upgrade to Bitbucket 10.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 21 Jul 2028).