GitLab 19.2 vs 19.3
Which should you run?
Pick GitLab 19.3 for new installs. It's supported until Nov 19, 2026, 1 month longer than 19.2, which ends Oct 15, 2026. 19.2 already gets security fixes only.
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19.3
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Security fixes only
Today
| GitLab 19.2 | GitLab 19.3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Status | Maintenance Support | Maintenance Support |
| Active support until | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 |
| End of life | Oct 15, 2026 in 3 days | Nov 19, 2026 in 1 month |
| Total support | 2 months | 2 months |
| Latest version | 19.2.8 Oct 7, 2026 | 19.3.4 Oct 7, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from GitLab 19.2 to 19.3
Follow the official upgrade path. Big jumps must stop at required versions along the way.
Omnibus (Ubuntu / Debian)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install gitlab-eeUse gitlab-ce if you run the Community Edition.
Docker
docker pull gitlab/gitlab-ee:latestOfficial upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- Should I use GitLab 19.2 or 19.3?
- Pick GitLab 19.3 for new installs. It's supported until Nov 19, 2026, 1 month longer than 19.2, which ends Oct 15, 2026. 19.2 already gets security fixes only.
- How long are GitLab 19.2 and 19.3 supported?
- GitLab 19.2: supported until Oct 15, 2026 (security fixes only). GitLab 19.3: supported until Nov 19, 2026 (security fixes only).
- What are the latest GitLab 19.2 and 19.3 versions?
- GitLab 19.2 is at 19.2.8 (Oct 7, 2026), and GitLab 19.3 is at 19.3.4 (Oct 7, 2026).
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