Mageia 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Mageia 8 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
983 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Mageia 10. Check your versioncat /usr/lib/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Mageia release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Feb 2021 | — |
| End of life | 30 Nov 2023 | 2.7 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: Mageia 10 (supported until 31 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Mageia 10 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Mageia 8 still safe to use?
Mageia 8 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2023, 983 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Mageia 8?
Yes — the final release (8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Mageia 8 to?
Upgrade to Mageia 10, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2028).