Gleam 1.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gleam 1.8 reached end of life on 8 Mar 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
519 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Gleam 1.18. Check your versiongleam --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Gleam release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Feb 2025 | — |
| End of life | 8 Mar 2025 | 1.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.8.1 · 11 Feb 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.8
Recommended target: Gleam 1.18.
The newest actively supported branch is Gleam 1.18 (latest release 1.18.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gleam 1.8 still safe to use?
Gleam 1.8 reached end of life on 8 Mar 2025, 519 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gleam 1.8?
Yes — the final release (1.8.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Gleam 1.8 to?
Upgrade to Gleam 1.18, the newest actively supported branch.