Grafana 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Grafana 6 reached end of life on 8 Jun 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Grafana release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Feb 2019 | — |
| End of life | 8 Jun 2021 | 5.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 15 May 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.7.6 · 18 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Grafana 13.1 (supported until 20 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Grafana 13.1 (latest release 13.1.3).
Frequently asked questions
Is Grafana 6 still safe to use?
Grafana 6 reached end of life on 8 Jun 2021, 1,888 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Grafana 6?
Yes — the final release (6.7.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Grafana 6 to?
Upgrade to Grafana 13.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 20 Mar 2027).