When is MySQL 9.6 end of life?

MySQL 9.6 reached end of life on Apr 21, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of MySQL 9.6?

The latest MySQL 9.6 release is 9.6.1, released on Jan 16, 2026.

When was MySQL 9.6 released?

MySQL 9.6 was released on Jan 20, 2026.

How do I check which MySQL version I have?

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

MySQL 9.6

End of life

9.6.1 Release notes ↗

Is MySQL 9.6 still supported?

MySQL 9.6 reached end of life on Apr 21, 2026 (5 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to MySQL 9.7 (LTS) (latest 9.7.2), supported until Apr 30, 2034.

Released: Jan 20, 2026
End of life: Apr 21, 2026
5 months ago
Latest version: 9.6.1
Jan 16, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is MySQL 9.7 (LTS), currently at 9.7.2 and supported until Apr 30, 2034.

How to upgrade from MySQL 9.6 to MySQL 9.7 (LTS)

Back up first (mysqldump --all-databases), and read the release notes before moving to a new branch.

Ubuntu / Debian

sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade mysql-server

RHEL / Rocky / AlmaLinux

sudo dnf upgrade mysql-server

Docker

docker pull mysql:9.7

Since 8.0.16 the server upgrades its system tables itself on first start; there's no separate mysql_upgrade step.

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

Quick answers

Is MySQL 9.6 still supported?: No. MySQL 9.6 reached end of life on Apr 21, 2026 (5 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to MySQL 9.7 (LTS) (latest 9.7.2), supported until Apr 30, 2034.
When is MySQL 9.6 end of life?: MySQL 9.6 reached end of life on Apr 21, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of MySQL 9.6?: The latest MySQL 9.6 release is 9.6.1, released on Jan 16, 2026.
When was MySQL 9.6 released?: MySQL 9.6 was released on Jan 20, 2026.
What should I upgrade MySQL 9.6 to?: The recommended upgrade is MySQL 9.7 (LTS), currently at 9.7.2 and supported until Apr 30, 2034.
How do I check which MySQL version I have?: Run mysqld --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.