When is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 end of life?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 reached end of life on Mar 9, 2021. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8?

The latest Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 release is 16.8.7, released on Mar 9, 2021.

When was Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 released?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 was released on Nov 10, 2020.

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8

End of life

16.8.7 Release notes ↗

Is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 still supported?

Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 reached end of life on Mar 9, 2021 (5 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10 (latest 18.10.3).

Released: Nov 10, 2020
End of life: Mar 9, 2021
5 years ago
Latest version: 16.8.7
Mar 9, 2021

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10, currently at 18.10.3.

Quick answers

Is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 still supported?: No. Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 reached end of life on Mar 9, 2021 (5 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10 (latest 18.10.3).
When is Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 end of life?: Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 reached end of life on Mar 9, 2021. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8?: The latest Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 release is 16.8.7, released on Mar 9, 2021.
When was Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 released?: Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 was released on Nov 10, 2020.
What should I upgrade Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 - 16.8 to?: The recommended upgrade is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10, currently at 18.10.3.

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2022 - 17.2 (LTSC) End of life
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2019 - 16.10 End of life
2019 - 16.9 End of life
2019 - 16.8 End of life
2019 - 16.7 End of life
2019 - 16.6 End of life
2019 - 16.5 End of life
2019 - 16.4 End of life
2019 - 16.3 End of life
2019 - 16.2 End of life

Microsoft Visual Studio 16.8 release history

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Release dates for 8 Microsoft Visual Studio 16.8 versions, newest first.

Mar 9, 2021 16.8.7
Feb 22, 2021 16.8.6
Feb 9, 2021 16.8.5
Jan 12, 2021 16.8.4
Dec 8, 2020 16.8.3
Nov 19, 2020 16.8.2
Nov 12, 2020 16.8.1
Nov 10, 2020 16.8.0

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