Harbor 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Harbor 2.8 reached end of life on 4 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
796 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Harbor 2.15. Support timeline
Official dates from the Harbor release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Apr 2023 | — |
| End of life | 4 Jun 2024 | 2.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.8.6 · 22 Apr 2024 | final |
Where to go from 2.8
Recommended target: Harbor 2.15.
The newest actively supported branch is Harbor 2.15 (latest release 2.15.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Harbor 2.8 still safe to use?
Harbor 2.8 reached end of life on 4 Jun 2024, 796 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Harbor 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Harbor 2.8 to?
Upgrade to Harbor 2.15, the newest actively supported branch.