KEDA 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
KEDA 2.8 reached end of life on 9 Mar 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,249 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to KEDA 2.20. Support timeline
Official dates from the KEDA release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Aug 2022 | — |
| End of life | 9 Mar 2023 | 3.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.8.2 · 19 Jan 2023 | final |
Where to go from 2.8
Recommended target: KEDA 2.20.
The newest actively supported branch is KEDA 2.20 (latest release 2.20.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is KEDA 2.8 still safe to use?
KEDA 2.8 reached end of life on 9 Mar 2023, 1,249 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download KEDA 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade KEDA 2.8 to?
Upgrade to KEDA 2.20, the newest actively supported branch.