Kibana 8.15 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Kibana 8.15 reached end of life on 12 Dec 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
605 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Kibana 9.4. Support timeline
Official dates from the Kibana release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Aug 2024 | — |
| End of life | 12 Dec 2024 | 1.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.15.5 · 26 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8.15
Recommended target: Kibana 9.4.
The newest actively supported branch is Kibana 9.4 (latest release 9.4.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Kibana 8.15 still safe to use?
Kibana 8.15 reached end of life on 12 Dec 2024, 605 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Kibana 8.15?
Yes — the final release (8.15.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Kibana 8.15 to?
Upgrade to Kibana 9.4, the newest actively supported branch.