MongoDB 8.3 vs 9.0
Which should you run?
Pick MongoDB 9.0 for new installs. It's supported until Oct 31, 2031, 2 years longer than 8.3, which ends Oct 31, 2029.
8.3
9.0
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Supported
Security fixes only
Today
| MongoDB 8.3 | MongoDB 9.0 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | May 31, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Status | Supported | Supported |
| Active support until | — | — |
| End of life | Oct 31, 2029 in 3 years | Oct 31, 2031 in 5 years |
| Total support | 3 years, 5 months | 5 years, 1 month |
| Latest version | 8.3.11 Sep 11, 2026 | 9.0.2 Sep 28, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from MongoDB 8.3 to 9.0
Upgrade one major version at a time, and set featureCompatibilityVersion after each step.
Ubuntu / Debian (MongoDB repository)
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade mongodb-orgDocker
docker pull mongo:9.0Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- Should I use MongoDB 8.3 or 9.0?
- Pick MongoDB 9.0 for new installs. It's supported until Oct 31, 2031, 2 years longer than 8.3, which ends Oct 31, 2029.
- How long are MongoDB 8.3 and 9.0 supported?
- MongoDB 8.3: supported until Oct 31, 2029. MongoDB 9.0: supported until Oct 31, 2031.
- What are the latest MongoDB 8.3 and 9.0 versions?
- MongoDB 8.3 is at 8.3.11 (Sep 11, 2026), and MongoDB 9.0 is at 9.0.2 (Sep 28, 2026).
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