Redis 8.6 vs 8.8
Which should you run?
Pick Redis 8.8 for new installs. It has no end-of-life date yet, while 8.6 is supported until a date not yet announced.
8.6
8.8
20262027
Supported
Security fixes only
Today
| Redis 8.6 | Redis 8.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | Feb 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| Status | Security Support | Security Support |
| Active support until | May 25, 2026 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| End of life | Not announced | Not announced |
| Total support | — | — |
| Latest version | 8.6.7 Sep 17, 2026 | 8.8.3 Sep 17, 2026 |
| LTS | No | No |
How to upgrade from Redis 8.6 to 8.8
Ubuntu / Debian
sudo apt update
sudo apt install --only-upgrade redis-serverDocker
docker pull redis:8.8Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.
Quick answers
- Should I use Redis 8.6 or 8.8?
- Pick Redis 8.8 for new installs. It has no end-of-life date yet, while 8.6 is supported until a date not yet announced.
- How long are Redis 8.6 and 8.8 supported?
- Redis 8.6: no end-of-life date announced yet (security fixes only). Redis 8.8: no end-of-life date announced yet (security fixes only).
- What are the latest Redis 8.6 and 8.8 versions?
- Redis 8.6 is at 8.6.7 (Sep 17, 2026), and Redis 8.8 is at 8.8.3 (Sep 17, 2026).
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