Red Hat MySQL
All MySQL releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
All supported productsFree Versio.io trialWhat is MySQL?
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). Its name is
a combination of "My", the name of co-founder Michael Widenius"s daughter, and "SQL",
the abbreviation for Structured Query Language. A relational database organizes data
into one or more data tables in which data types may be related to each other; these
relations help structure the data. SQL is a language programmers use to create, modify
and extract data from the relational database, as well as control user access to the
database. In addition to relational databases and SQL, an RDBMS like MySQL works with
an operating system to implement a relational database in a computer"s storage system,
manages users, allows for network access and facilitates testing database integrity
and creation of backups.
MySQL release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4-el9 | 2025-05-10 | 8 | 0:8.4.11-1.module+el9.8.0+40284+9503e992 | 2026-08-20 | Yes |
| 8.0-el9 | 2022-09-22 | 8 | 0:8.0.46-1.el9_8.rocky.0.1 | 2026-06-08 | No |
| 8.4-el8 | 2025-11-05 | 5 | 0:8.4.11-1.module+el8.10.0+40282+61375c16.rocky.0.1 | 2026-08-19 | Yes |
| 8.0-el8 | 2021-04-29 | 11 | 0:8.0.46-1.module+el8.10.0+40208+950174eb.0.1 | 2026-06-15 | No |
Data as of 14 October 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product MySQL
What is the MySQL release strategy?
Facts and figures about MySQL
| Product | MySQL |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Red Hat |
| Latest version | 0:8.4.11-1.module+el9.8.0+40284+9503e992 |
| Number of releases | 4 |
| Number of versions | 32 |
| Number of unstable versions | 0 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 0 |
| Licence | GPLv2 or proprietary |
| Licence details | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GNU_General_Public_License |
| Version command | mysqld --version |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MySQL |
Frequently asked questions about Red Hat MySQL end of life
What is the latest version of Red Hat MySQL?
The latest version of Red Hat MySQL is 0:8.4.11-1.module+el9.8.0+40284+9503e992, released as part of the 8.4-el9 release on 20 August 2026.
Which Red Hat MySQL versions are still supported?
MySQL 8.4-el9 and MySQL 8.4-el8 are supported as of 14 October 2026. All other releases have reached end of life and no longer receive fixes.
When does Red Hat MySQL 8.4-el9 reach end of life?
Red Hat MySQL 8.4-el9 reaches end of life on 30 April 2032. Standard maintenance ends on 30 April 2029, extended maintenance on 30 April 2032. After that date, no security fixes are provided.
Does Red Hat MySQL have long-term support (LTS) releases?
Yes. MySQL 8.4-el9 and MySQL 8.4-el8 are LTS releases with an extended maintenance period.
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