Drush 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Drush 8 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
555 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Drush 13. Check your versiondrush --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Drush release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Nov 2015 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jan 2025 | 1.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.5.0 · 26 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: Drush 13.
The newest actively supported branch is Drush 13 (latest release 13.7.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Drush 8 still safe to use?
Drush 8 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2025, 555 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Drush 8?
Yes — the final release (8.5.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Drush 8 to?
Upgrade to Drush 13, the newest actively supported branch.