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Amazon RDS for MySQLEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
DatabasesLatest Version: 8.4.11Latest Release: Aug 21, 2026
Amazon RDS for MySQL is a managed relational database service running MySQL on AWS.
Support summary
Amazon RDS for MySQL has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Jul 31, 2029
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 · 1038 days left
Supported cycles
8
0 lts
Versions
18
Latest Version
8.4.11
Active Support
6
EOL
10
Lifecycle Timeline
Apr 15, 2025As of Sep 27, 2026
8.4.9Active · Jul 31, 2029
8.0.46EOL · Jul 31, 2026
8.4.8Active · Jul 31, 2029
8.0.45EOL · Jul 31, 2026
8.4.7Active · Jul 31, 2029
8.0.44EOL · Jul 31, 2026
8.4.6Active · Jul 31, 2029
8.0.43EOL · Jul 31, 2026
8.4.5Active · Jul 31, 2029
8.0.42EOL · Jul 31, 2026
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4.9 | Apr 21, 2026 | May 8, 2027 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.9 | No | Active |
| 8.0.46 | Apr 21, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.46 | No | EOL |
| 8.4.8 | Jan 20, 2026 | Feb 3, 2027 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.8 | No | Active |
| 8.0.45 | Jan 20, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.45 | No | EOL |
| 8.4.7 | Oct 21, 2025 | Nov 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.7 | No | Active |
| 8.0.44 | Oct 21, 2025 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.44 | No | EOL |
| 8.4.6 | Jul 22, 2025 | Sep 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.6 | No | Active |
| 8.0.43 | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.43 | No | EOL |
| 8.4.5 | Apr 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.5 | No | Active |
| 8.0.42 | Apr 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.42 | No | EOL |
| 8.4.4 | Jan 21, 2025 | May 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.4 | No | Security |
| 8.0.41 | Jan 21, 2025 | May 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.41 | No | EOL |
| 8.4 | Nov 21, 2024 | Jul 31, 2029 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.11 | No | Active |
| 8.4.3 | Oct 15, 2024 | May 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2029 | 8.4.3 | No | Security |
| 8.0.40 | Oct 15, 2024 | May 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.40 | No | EOL |
| 8.0 | Oct 23, 2018 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 8.0.46 | No | EOL |
| 5.7 | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 29, 2024 | Feb 29, 2024 | 5.7.44 | No | EOL |
| 5.6 | Jul 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | 5.6 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Amazon RDS for MySQL have reached end of life?
The following Amazon RDS for MySQL versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 8.0.46, 8.0.45, 8.0.44, 8.0.43, 8.0.42, 8.0.41, 8.0.40, 8.0 (and 2 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.46?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0.46 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Amazon RDS for MySQL?
The latest version of Amazon RDS for MySQL is 8.4.11, released in the 8.4 release cycle.
How many versions of Amazon RDS for MySQL are currently supported?
Amazon RDS for MySQL currently has 8 actively supported version(s): 8.4.9, 8.4.8, 8.4.7, 8.4.6, 8.4.5, 8.4.4, 8.4, 8.4.3.
When does Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 reach end of life?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jul 31, 2029.
What should I do when Amazon RDS for MySQL reaches end of life?
When a Amazon RDS for MySQL version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.