When is Electron 8 end of life?

Electron 8 reached end of life on Nov 18, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Electron 8?

The latest Electron 8 release is 8.5.5, released on Nov 18, 2020.

When was Electron 8 released?

Electron 8 was released on Feb 3, 2020.

How do I check which Electron version I have?

Run npm show electron version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Electron 8

End of life

8.5.5 Release notes ↗

Is Electron 8 still supported?

Electron 8 reached end of life on Nov 18, 2020 (5 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Electron 44 (latest 44.7.2), supported until Mar 2, 2027.

Released: Feb 3, 2020
End of life: Nov 18, 2020
5 years ago
Chrome version: M80
Node version: 12
Latest version: 8.5.5
Nov 18, 2020

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Electron 44, currently at 44.7.2 and supported until Mar 2, 2027.

Quick answers

Is Electron 8 still supported?: No. Electron 8 reached end of life on Nov 18, 2020 (5 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Electron 44 (latest 44.7.2), supported until Mar 2, 2027.
When is Electron 8 end of life?: Electron 8 reached end of life on Nov 18, 2020. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Electron 8?: The latest Electron 8 release is 8.5.5, released on Nov 18, 2020.
When was Electron 8 released?: Electron 8 was released on Feb 3, 2020.
What should I upgrade Electron 8 to?: The recommended upgrade is Electron 44, currently at 44.7.2 and supported until Mar 2, 2027.
How do I check which Electron version I have?: Run npm show electron version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.