Laravel 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Laravel 8 reached end of life on 24 Jan 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Laravel release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Sept 2020 | — |
| End of life | 24 Jan 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 26 Jul 2022 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 8.83.29 · 20 Nov 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: Laravel 13 (supported until 17 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Laravel 13 (latest release 13.24.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Laravel 8 still safe to use?
Laravel 8 reached end of life on 24 Jan 2023, 1,293 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Laravel 8?
Yes — the final release (8.83.29) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Laravel 8 to?
Upgrade to Laravel 13, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 17 Mar 2028).