When is MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) end of life?

MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) reached end of life on Jul 6, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of MariaDB 10.6 (LTS)?

The latest MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) release is 10.6.28, released on Aug 13, 2026.

When was MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) released?

MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) was released on Jul 6, 2021.

How do I check which MariaDB version I have?

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

MariaDB 10.6 (LTS)

End of life

10.6.28 Release notes ↗

Is MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) still supported?

MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) reached end of life on Jul 6, 2026 (3 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Enterprise support (usually paid) is available until Aug 23, 2029. Upgrade to MariaDB 12.3 (LTS) (latest 12.3.3), supported until Jun 12, 2029.

Released: Jul 6, 2021
End of life: Jul 6, 2026
3 months ago
Enterprise support until: Aug 23, 2029
in 2 years
Latest version: 10.6.28
Aug 13, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is MariaDB 12.3 (LTS), currently at 12.3.3 and supported until Jun 12, 2029.

How to upgrade from MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) to MariaDB 12.3 (LTS)

Back up first (mariadb-dump --all-databases).

Ubuntu / Debian (MariaDB repository)

curl -LsS https://r.mariadb.com/downloads/mariadb_repo_setup | sudo bash -s -- --mariadb-server-version="mariadb-12.3"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade mariadb-server
sudo mariadb-upgrade

Docker

docker pull mariadb:12.3

In Docker, set MARIADB_AUTO_UPGRADE=1 so the container runs mariadb-upgrade for you.

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) still supported?: No. MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) reached end of life on Jul 6, 2026 (3 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Enterprise support (usually paid) is available until Aug 23, 2029. Upgrade to MariaDB 12.3 (LTS) (latest 12.3.3), supported until Jun 12, 2029.
When is MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) end of life?: MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) reached end of life on Jul 6, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of MariaDB 10.6 (LTS)?: The latest MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) release is 10.6.28, released on Aug 13, 2026.
When was MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) released?: MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) was released on Jul 6, 2021.
What should I upgrade MariaDB 10.6 (LTS) to?: The recommended upgrade is MariaDB 12.3 (LTS), currently at 12.3.3 and supported until Jun 12, 2029.
How do I check which MariaDB version I have?: Run mariadbd --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.