// MySQL 8.0 extended support
MySQL 8.0 is past end of life.
OSSeva keeps it patched while you plan the move.
Oracle's Extended Support for MySQL 8.0 ended in April 2026, and 8.0.46, released on 21 April 2026, was the last 8.0 release. Community servers on 8.0 get no further security fixes. On Amazon RDS, 8.0 left standard support on 31 July 2026 and is now only available under paid Extended Support. OSSeva ships patched, signed MySQL 8.0 builds for servers you run yourself, so you can plan the move to 8.4 LTS, MariaDB or PostgreSQL on your own schedule.
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Why MySQL 8.0 servers are still running
The move to 8.4 is documented and supported. It still changes things that applications and tooling rely on.
Authentication changes in 8.4
From 8.4.0, the deprecated mysql_native_password plugin is off by default and the default_authentication_plugin variable is gone. Older clients and connectors that rely on native passwords fail to connect until they are updated or the plugin is turned back on.
Replication statements were removed
MySQL 8.4 removes CHANGE MASTER TO, RESET MASTER, SHOW MASTER STATUS, START SLAVE, STOP SLAVE and SHOW SLAVE STATUS in favour of the REPLICA and SOURCE forms. Failover scripts, monitoring checks and operators that still use the old statements need changes first.
No skipping LTS series
MySQL documents the upgrade from 8.0.37 or later to 8.4 and does not allow an LTS series to be skipped, so 8.0 servers go to 8.4 before 9.7 LTS. Older 8.0 minor versions update within 8.0 first.
The dates that matter
Apr 2018
MySQL 8.0 generally available.
Apr 2024
MySQL 8.4 LTS generally available. Oracle Premier Support runs to April 2029 and Extended Support to April 2032.
Apr 2025
Oracle Premier Support for MySQL 8.0 ends.
2026-04-21
MySQL 8.0.46, the final 8.0 release, ships. MySQL 8.0 moves to Oracle Sustaining Support.
Apr 2026
MySQL 9.7 LTS generally available, with Premier Support to April 2031.
2026-07-31
Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.0 leaves standard support. RDS Extended Support charges start the next day.
2029-07-31
RDS Extended Support for MySQL 8.0 ends.
What OSSeva delivers
Patched MySQL 8.0 builds
Security fixes backported to MySQL 8.0 after 8.0.46, and to 5.7, following each quarterly Oracle Critical Patch Update. Signed DEB and RPM packages, tarballs and container images install like a minor release on the same data directory.
Upgrade or migration plan
A per-server plan for the move to 8.4 and then 9.7, built with MySQL Shell's upgrade checker, with mysql_native_password accounts and replication changes listed before anything moves. If MariaDB or PostgreSQL is the better destination, the plan says so.
24/7 MySQL operations
Replication and failover monitoring around the clock, a 15-minute P1 response, and Critical CVEs (CVSS ≥ 9.0) patched within 48 hours and High within 7 days.
Your options, compared
| Option | What you get | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Upgrade to MySQL 8.4 LTS | Community fixes on an LTS line, with Oracle Premier Support to April 2029 | Authentication and replication changes to test, and another LTS move later. |
| RDS Extended Support | Patched 8.0 inside Amazon RDS until 31 July 2029 | Charges on top of the instance, for databases on RDS only. |
| MySQL Enterprise Edition | Oracle's commercial edition with its own support | A commercial subscription, and Oracle's own coverage of 8.0 is now Sustaining Support, which excludes new fixes. |
| Move to MariaDB or PostgreSQL | A different open-source engine | A real migration that needs application testing. |
| OSSeva extended support | Patched 8.0 builds now, then help with whichever move you choose | A subscription, priced per cluster, for as long as you stay on 8.0. |
Dates from Oracle's Lifetime Support Policy for Technology Products (effective 2 October 2026), the MySQL EOL notice on mysql.com, the MySQL 8.0 release notes and the Amazon RDS for MySQL version page. 8.4 changes and upgrade paths from the MySQL 8.4 Reference Manual. All checked on 7 October 2026. OSSeva coverage from the OSSeva MySQL technology page.
Frequently asked questions
When is MySQL 8.0 end of life?
April 2026. Oracle's Extended Support for MySQL 8.0 ended that month, MySQL 8.0.46 on 21 April 2026 was the final release, and 8.0 is now under Oracle Sustaining Support, which does not include new fixes.
What happens after MySQL 8.0 end of life?
The servers keep running, but Oracle publishes no further 8.0 releases, so new security fixes reach 8.4 and later lines and not 8.0. Scanners flag the version, and auditors ask how you cover it.
When does MySQL 8.0 support end on AWS RDS?
RDS for MySQL 8.0 left standard support on 31 July 2026. From 1 August 2026 it runs under paid RDS Extended Support, which ends on 31 July 2029.
Which MySQL versions are supported now?
MySQL 8.4 LTS, with Oracle Premier Support to April 2029, and MySQL 9.7 LTS, released in April 2026 with Premier Support to April 2031.
Is MySQL Enterprise Edition free?
No. MySQL Community Edition is free under the GPL. Enterprise Edition is Oracle's commercial edition, sold with additional features, tools and Oracle support.
Can we go straight from MySQL 8.0 to 9.7?
No. MySQL does not allow an LTS series to be skipped, so an 8.0 server upgrades to 8.4 first, from 8.0.37 or later.
Who is this for?
Teams running self-managed MySQL 8.0 that cannot finish the move to 8.4, MariaDB or PostgreSQL before their next audit or security review.
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