MySQL 8.4 LTS
Current patch release: 8.4.8
End of life in 2,251 days (April 30, 2032). Plan your upgrade now.
April 10, 2024
April 30, 2029
April 30, 2032
8.4.8 (December 24, 2025)
Yes
About MySQL 8.4 LTS
MySQL 8.4 is the current LTS release, the first under Oracle's new LTS/Innovation release model. It focuses on stability, security improvements, and deprecation of legacy features.
Key Changes in MySQL 8.4
- ●First MySQL LTS release (3 years of premier support + 5 years extended)
- ●Removed mysql_native_password as default authentication (caching_sha2_password default)
- ●Group replication improvements for better high availability
- ●Performance improvements for InnoDB concurrent operations
- ●Better JSON function performance
Breaking Changes
- ▲mysql_native_password deprecated and disabled by default (may break old client connections)
- ▲Several deprecated features and syntax removed
MySQL 8.4 LTS is the current Long-Term Support release, originally launched on April 10, 2024. It is the recommended version for production systems where you need a balance of modern features and long-term stability. Active support runs until April 30, 2029, with the full support lifecycle extending to April 30, 2032.
Lifecycle Progress
23% through its lifecycle. 2,251 days remaining.
All MySQL Versions
| Version | Released | EOL | Latest | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9.5 | October 21, 2025 | TBD | 9.5.2 | Active |
| 9.4 | July 9, 2025 | October 21, 2025 | 9.4.2 | End of Life |
| 9.3 | March 31, 2025 | July 22, 2025 | 9.3.2 | End of Life |
| 9.2 | December 15, 2024 | April 15, 2025 | 9.2.2 | End of Life |
| 9.1 | September 24, 2024 | January 21, 2025 | 9.1.2 | End of Life |
| 9.0 | June 7, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 9.0.1 | End of Life |
| 8.4 (current page) | April 10, 2024 | April 30, 2032 | 8.4.8 | LTS — Active |
| 8.3 | December 14, 2023 | April 10, 2024 | 8.3.0 | End of Life |
| 8.2 | October 12, 2023 | December 14, 2023 | 8.2.0 | End of Life |
| 8.1 | June 21, 2023 | October 25, 2023 | 8.1.0 | End of Life |
| 8.0 | April 8, 2018 | April 30, 2026 | 8.0.45 | Security Only |
| 5.7 | October 9, 2015 | October 31, 2023 | 5.7.44 | End of Life |
| 5.6 | February 1, 2013 | February 28, 2021 | 5.6.51 | End of Life |
| 5.5 | December 3, 2010 | December 31, 2018 | 5.5.63 | End of Life |
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