Redis 6.2
Current patch release: 6.2.21
Active
Released
February 22, 2021
Active Support
April 27, 2022
End of Life
Not announced
Latest Patch
6.2.21 (November 2, 2025)
About Redis 6.2
Redis 6 introduced ACLs (Access Control Lists), client-side caching, and threaded I/O. The last release under the original BSD license before the licensing change.
Key Changes in Redis 6.2
- ●Access Control Lists (ACLs) for per-user command and key permissions
- ●Client-side caching protocol for reduced latency and server load
- ●Threaded I/O for better throughput on multi-core systems
- ●SSL/TLS support built-in (no more stunnel workarounds)
- ●RESP3 protocol with better data typing
Redis 6.2 is currently under active support, released on February 22, 2021. It receives regular bug fixes, security patches, and may still get minor feature additions. The latest patch release is 6.2.21 (November 2, 2025).
All Redis Versions
| Version | Released | EOL | Latest | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | February 11, 2026 | TBD | 8.6.1 | Active |
| 8.4 | November 18, 2025 | TBD | 8.4.2 | Active |
| 8.2 | August 4, 2025 | TBD | 8.2.5 | Active |
| 8.0 | May 2, 2025 | February 11, 2026 | 8.0.6 | End of Life |
| 7.4 | July 29, 2024 | TBD | 7.4.8 | Active |
| 7.2 | August 15, 2023 | TBD | 7.2.13 | Active |
| 7.0 | April 27, 2022 | July 29, 2024 | 7.0.15 | End of Life |
| 6.2 (current page) | February 22, 2021 | TBD | 6.2.21 | Active |
| 6.0 | April 30, 2020 | May 31, 2022 | 6.0.20 | End of Life |
| 5.0 | October 17, 2018 | April 27, 2022 | 5.0.14 | End of Life |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Redis 6.2 released?
Redis 6.2 was released on February 22, 2021.
What is the latest patch version of Redis 6.2?
The latest patch release is 6.2.21, released on November 2, 2025.
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