Redis 6.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Redis 6.0 reached end of life on 31 May 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,531 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Redis 8.10. Check your versionredis-server --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Redis release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Apr 2020 | — |
| End of life | 31 May 2022 | 4.2 years ago |
| Active support ended | 22 Feb 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.0.20 · 10 Jul 2023 | final |
Where to go from 6.0
Recommended target: Redis 8.10.
The newest actively supported branch is Redis 8.10 (latest release 8.10.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Redis 6.0 still safe to use?
Redis 6.0 reached end of life on 31 May 2022, 1,531 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Redis 6.0?
Yes — the final release (6.0.20) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Redis 6.0 to?
Upgrade to Redis 8.10, the newest actively supported branch.