GitLab 15.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
GitLab 15.6 reached end of life on 22 Feb 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the GitLab release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Nov 2022 | — |
| End of life | 22 Feb 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 22 Dec 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 15.6.8 · 10 Feb 2023 | final |
Where to go from 15.6
Recommended target: GitLab 19.2 (supported until 20 Oct 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is GitLab 19.2 (latest release 19.2.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is GitLab 15.6 still safe to use?
GitLab 15.6 reached end of life on 22 Feb 2023, 1,264 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download GitLab 15.6?
Yes — the final release (15.6.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade GitLab 15.6 to?
Upgrade to GitLab 19.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 20 Oct 2026).