Rocky Linux 8
Current patch release: 8.10
End of life in 1,182 days (May 31, 2029). Plan your upgrade now.
May 1, 2021
May 31, 2024
May 31, 2029
8.10 (May 31, 2024)
About Rocky Linux 8
Rocky Linux 8 has transitioned into security-only maintenance since May 31, 2024. This means it still receives critical security patches, but no new features, performance improvements, or non-critical bug fixes will be backported. It remains a safe choice for production systems that cannot upgrade immediately, but you should begin planning your migration path.
When you are ready to upgrade, Rocky Linux 10 is the recommended target. Test your application against 10 in a staging environment first, paying attention to any deprecated APIs you may be using.
Lifecycle Progress
60% through its lifecycle. 1,182 days remaining.
All Rocky Linux Versions
| Version | Released | EOL | Latest | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | June 11, 2025 | May 31, 2035 | 10.1 | Active |
| 9 | July 14, 2022 | May 31, 2032 | 9.7 | Active |
| 8 (current page) | May 1, 2021 | May 31, 2029 | 8.10 | Security Only |
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