How long are MariaDB 11.4 LTS and 11.8 LTS supported?

MariaDB 11.4 LTS: supported until May 29, 2029. MariaDB 11.8 LTS: supported until Jun 4, 2028.

What are the latest MariaDB 11.4 LTS and 11.8 LTS versions?

MariaDB 11.4 LTS is at 11.4.13 (Aug 24, 2026), and MariaDB 11.8 LTS is at 11.8.9 (Aug 24, 2026).

MariaDB 11.4 LTS vs 11.8 LTS

Support windows, end-of-life dates and latest versions side by side.

Which should you run?

Pick MariaDB 11.8 LTS for new installs. It's supported until Jun 4, 2028. Compare that with 11.4 LTS, which ends May 29, 2029.

11.4 LTS

11.8 LTS

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	MariaDB 11.4 LTS	MariaDB 11.8 LTS
Released	May 29, 2024	Jun 4, 2025
Status	Supported	Supported
Active support until	—	—
End of life	May 29, 2029 in 2 years	Jun 4, 2028 in 1 year
Total support	5 years	3 years
Latest version	11.4.13 Aug 24, 2026	11.8.9 Aug 24, 2026
LTS	Yes	Yes

How to upgrade from MariaDB 11.4 LTS to 11.8 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-11.8"
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade mariadb-server
sudo mariadb-upgrade

Docker

docker pull mariadb:11.8

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

Should I use MariaDB 11.4 LTS or 11.8 LTS?: Pick MariaDB 11.8 LTS for new installs. It's supported until Jun 4, 2028. Compare that with 11.4 LTS, which ends May 29, 2029.
How long are MariaDB 11.4 LTS and 11.8 LTS supported?: MariaDB 11.4 LTS: supported until May 29, 2029. MariaDB 11.8 LTS: supported until Jun 4, 2028.
What are the latest MariaDB 11.4 LTS and 11.8 LTS versions?: MariaDB 11.4 LTS is at 11.4.13 (Aug 24, 2026), and MariaDB 11.8 LTS is at 11.8.9 (Aug 24, 2026).

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