Splunk 8.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Splunk 8.0 reached end of life on 22 Oct 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Splunk release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Oct 2019 | — |
| End of life | 22 Oct 2021 | 4.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.0.10 · 3 Aug 2021 | final |
Where to go from 8.0
Recommended target: Splunk 10.4 (supported until 18 May 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Splunk 10.4 (latest release 10.4.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Splunk 8.0 still safe to use?
Splunk 8.0 reached end of life on 22 Oct 2021, 1,752 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Splunk 8.0?
Yes — the final release (8.0.10) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Splunk 8.0 to?
Upgrade to Splunk 10.4, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 18 May 2028).