Couchbase Server 7.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Couchbase Server 7.6 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2027.
234 days of security support left
7.6.12 latest release
79% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 25 Mar 2024 → 31 Mar 2027.
Check your versioncat /opt/couchbase/VERSION.txt
Support timeline
Official dates from the Couchbase Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Mar 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Mar 2027 | in 234 days |
| Latest release | 7.6.12 · 1 Jul 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Couchbase Server 8.0 extends security support by about 580 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 7.6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couchbase Server 8.0 | 31 Oct 2028 | 814 | +580 days |
| Couchbase Server 7.6 | 31 Mar 2027 | 234 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Couchbase Server 7.6 reach end of life?
Couchbase Server 7.6 reaches end of life on 31 Mar 2027 — 234 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Couchbase Server 7.6 still supported?
Yes. Couchbase Server 7.6 is currently maintained. Latest release: 7.6.12, published 1 Jul 2026.
What happens when Couchbase Server 7.6 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Mar 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Couchbase Server 7.6?
234 days. Moving to Couchbase Server 8.0 instead buys roughly 580 more days of security support.