OpenTofu 1.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
OpenTofu 1.8 reached end of life on 9 Dec 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
243 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to OpenTofu 1.12. Check your versiontofu --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenTofu release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Jul 2024 | — |
| End of life | 9 Dec 2025 | 0.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.8.11 · 31 Jul 2025 | final |
Where to go from 1.8
Recommended target: OpenTofu 1.12.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenTofu 1.12 (latest release 1.12.5).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenTofu 1.8 still safe to use?
OpenTofu 1.8 reached end of life on 9 Dec 2025, 243 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenTofu 1.8?
Yes — the final release (1.8.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenTofu 1.8 to?
Upgrade to OpenTofu 1.12, the newest actively supported branch.