VMware Harbor Registry 2.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
VMware Harbor Registry 2.8 reached end of life on 31 May 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
800 days without security patches
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware Harbor Registry release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 May 2023 | — |
| End of life | 31 May 2024 | 2.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.8.4 · 14 Sept 2023 | final |
Frequently asked questions
Is VMware Harbor Registry 2.8 still safe to use?
VMware Harbor Registry 2.8 reached end of life on 31 May 2024, 800 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download VMware Harbor Registry 2.8?
Yes — the final release (2.8.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade VMware Harbor Registry 2.8 to?
Upgrade to the newest actively supported VMware Harbor Registry branch.