Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7

End of life

5.7.44

Is Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 still supported?

No

Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 reached end of life on Feb 29, 2024 (2 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Extended Support (usually paid) is available until Jun 30, 2029. Upgrade to Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 (latest 8.4.9), supported until Jul 31, 2029.

Released
Feb 22, 2016
End of life
Feb 29, 2024
2 years ago
Extended Support until
Jun 30, 2029
in 2 years
Latest version
5.7.44
Mar 12, 2025

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9, currently at 8.4.9 and supported until Jul 31, 2029.

Quick answers

Is Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 still supported?
No. Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 reached end of life on Feb 29, 2024 (2 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Extended Support (usually paid) is available until Jun 30, 2029. Upgrade to Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9 (latest 8.4.9), supported until Jul 31, 2029.
When is Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 end of life?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 reached end of life on Feb 29, 2024. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7?
The latest Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 release is 5.7.44, released on Mar 12, 2025.
When was Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 released?
Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 was released on Feb 22, 2016.
What should I upgrade Amazon RDS for MySQL 5.7 to?
The recommended upgrade is Amazon RDS for MySQL 8.4.9, currently at 8.4.9 and supported until Jul 31, 2029.

Other Amazon RDS for MySQL branches

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  • 8.4.4 Security Support
  • 8.0.41 End of life
  • 8.4 Minor Standard Support
  • 8.4.3 Security Support
  • 8.0.40 End of life
  • 8.0 End of life
  • 5.7 End of life
  • 5.6 End of life

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