One of the most critical aspects of database management is understanding the support lifecycle of your systems. If you’re running Redis in production environments, it’s essential to stay informed about End of Life (EOL) schedules for different versions. Today, we’ll dive deep into when various Redis versions will lose support and when you should plan your upgrades.
1. What is Redis?
Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is an open-source, in-memory data structure store used as a database, cache, and message broker. It supports various data structures including strings, hashes, lists, sets, sorted sets with range queries, bitmaps, hyperloglogs, geospatial indexes, and streams. Redis provides high availability through Redis Sentinel and automatic partitioning with Redis Cluster.
Redis is available in two main forms:
- Redis OSS (Open Source Software): The community-developed open-source version
- Redis Enterprise Software: The commercial version with enterprise features
Each has different support policies and EOL schedules, so it’s important to identify which category your current Redis deployment falls under.
2. Redis OSS (Open Source) Support Policy
The Redis open-source version has a relatively straightforward support policy. Generally, one major version is released annually, with each major release typically followed by a minor version after six months.
Currently supported versions:
- Latest stable release: Always receives full support and maintenance
- Previous minor version: Maintenance provided only for the previous minor version of the latest stable release
- Previous major release: Only patches for critical bugs and major security issues
Redis OSS Version Status (September 2025)
| Version | Release Date | Latest Patch | Support Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.2 | September 2025 | 8.2-RC1 | 🟡 RC Stage | Preview version, not suitable for production |
| 8.0 | May 2025 | 8.0.1 | 🟢 Full Support | Current latest major version, integrated modules |
| 7.4 | 2024 | 7.4.5 | 🟢 Maintenance | Security patches and critical bug fixes only |
| 7.2 | 2023 | 7.2.10 | 🟢 Maintenance | Security patches and critical bug fixes only |
| 7.0 | 2022 | 7.0.15 | 🟡 Limited Support | Critical security patches only |
| 6.2 | 2021 | 6.2.19 | 🟡 Limited Support | Critical security patches only |
| 6.0 | 2020 | 6.0.20 | 🔴 EOL Approaching | Upgrade to newer version recommended |
| 5.0 | 2018 | 5.0.14 | 🔴 EOL | End of life, immediate upgrade required |
| 4.0 and below | 2017 and earlier | – | 🔴 EOL | End of life, immediate upgrade required |
⚠️ Important Change: Starting with Redis 8.0, RedisSearch, RedisJSON, RedisTimeSeries, and RedisBloom modules are integrated into Redis core, eliminating the need for separate module installations.
3. Redis Stack Module EOL Schedule
Each module included in Redis Stack has its own independent lifecycle. While Redis 8.0 integrates major modules into the core, users of previous versions need to track the EOL schedule for each module.
Redis Stack Module EOL Policy
EOL for each module’s major version occurs 18 months after that version’s release or 12 months after the next version’s release, whichever comes later.
RediSearch Module EOL Schedule
| Version | Release Date | EOL Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | July 2023 | TBD | 🟢 Currently supported |
| 2.6 | November 2022 | July 31, 2024 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 2.4 | March 2022 | November 30, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 2.2 | November 2021 | May 31, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
RedisJSON Module EOL Schedule
| Version | Release Date | EOL Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | July 2023 | TBD | 🟢 Currently supported |
| 2.4 | November 2022 | July 31, 2024 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 2.2 | July 2022 | November 30, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 2.0 | November 2021 | July 31, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
RedisTimeSeries Module EOL Schedule
| Version | Release Date | EOL Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.10 | July 2023 | TBD | 🟢 Currently supported |
| 1.8 | November 2022 | July 31, 2024 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 1.6 | January 2022 | November 30, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 1.4 | September 2020 | January 31, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
RedisBloom Module EOL Schedule
| Version | Release Date | EOL Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | July 2023 | TBD | 🟢 Currently supported |
| 2.4 | November 2022 | July 31, 2024 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 2.2 | December 2019 | November 30, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
RedisGears Module EOL Schedule
| Version | Release Date | EOL Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | February 2022 | TBD | 🟢 Currently supported |
| 1.0 | May 2020 | February 28, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
📌 Important Note: RedisGraph is no longer included in Redis Stack versions 7.2.x and later.
4. Redis Enterprise Software Version EOL Schedule
Redis Enterprise Software has a more specific and predictable EOL policy. For versions 6.2 and later, each major release reaches EOL 24 months after the formal release of the subsequent major version.
Redis Enterprise Software EOL Schedule
| Version | Release Date | EOL Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.22 | May 2025 | TBD | 🟢 Current latest version |
| 7.8 | November 2024 | May 30, 2027 | 🟢 Full support |
| 7.4 | February 2024 | November 30, 2026 | 🟢 Full support |
| 7.2 | August 2023 | February 28, 2026 | 🟢 Full support |
| 6.4 | February 2023 | August 31, 2025 | 🟡 EOL approaching (3 months remaining) |
| 6.2 | August 2021 | February 28, 2025 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 6.0 | May 2020 | May 31, 2022 | 🔴 EOL completed |
| 5.6 | April 2020 | October 31, 2021 | 🔴 EOL completed |
5. Major Cloud Service Provider Redis Support Status
Amazon ElastiCache for Redis
Amazon ElastiCache operates its own Redis support policy and provides Extended Support options.
ElastiCache Redis OSS Support Status and EOL Schedule:
| Version | Standard Support End | Extended Support | Extended Support End | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.x | TBD | N/A | N/A | 🟢 Full support (recommended) |
| 6.x | TBD | N/A | N/A | 🟢 Full support (recommended) |
| 5.x | January 31, 2026 | February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2029 | January 31, 2029 | 🟡 Extended Support transition |
| 4.x | January 31, 2026 | February 1, 2026 – January 31, 2029 | January 31, 2029 | 🟡 Extended Support transition |
⚠️ Important:
- Starting February 1, 2026, v4/v5 clusters will automatically transition to Extended Support (paid)
- After Extended Support ends, automatic upgrade to Valkey is planned
Microsoft Azure Cache for Redis
Azure Cache for Redis Supported Versions:
| Service Tier | Supported Redis Version | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic/Standard/Premium | 6.0.x | 🟢 Currently supported | No Redis 7 support planned |
| Enterprise | 7.2 | 🟡 Preview | Cluster mode only |
| Azure Managed Redis | 7.4 | 🟢 GA | New service |
Azure Redis Key EOL Information:
- Redis 4.0: EOL completed June 30, 2023 (all instances automatically upgraded to 6.0)
- TLS 1.0/1.1: Support ended October 1, 2024
Google Cloud Memorystore for Redis
Memorystore Supported Versions (September 2025):
| Redis Version | Patch Level | Last Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.2 | Latest patch | September 2025 | 🟢 Full support |
| 7.0 | Latest patch | September 2025 | 🟢 Full support (default version) |
| 6.x | Latest patch | September 2025 | 🟢 Full support |
| 5.0 | Latest patch | September 2025 | 🟢 Full support |
| 4.0 | Latest patch | September 2025 | 🟢 Full support |
| 3.2 | Latest patch | September 2025 | 🟢 Full support |
IBM Cloud Databases for Redis
IBM Cloud Redis EOL Information:
- Redis 6.0: EOL completed October 25, 2024 (automatically upgraded to 6.2)
- Currently supported version: Redis 6.2
Redis Enterprise Cloud
Redis Enterprise Cloud follows the same lifecycle policy as Redis Enterprise Software, providing automatic patching and upgrade support as a fully managed cloud service.
6. Upgrade Planning Guidelines
Redis version upgrades require careful planning. We recommend following these steps:
Step 1: Current Environment Analysis
# Check Redis server version
redis-server --version
Step 2: Compatibility Review
- Verify Redis commands used by applications
- Check Lua script compatibility
- Confirm client library compatibility
Step 3: Test Environment Setup
- Test upgrades in environments identical to production
- Conduct performance testing and functionality verification
Step 4: Backup and Rollback Planning
- Establish data backup strategies
- Prepare rollback procedures for issue scenarios
7. Version Upgrade Considerations
When upgrading Redis, check for the following major changes:
Redis 8.x Upgrade Key Changes
Module Integration (Most Important Change):
- RediSearch, RedisJSON, RedisTimeSeries, and RedisBloom fully integrated into Redis core
- No separate module installation and loading required
- New configuration file:
redis-full.conf(includes all components)
New Data Structures (8 additions):
- Redis Query Engine: Horizontal/vertical scaling support
- 5 probabilistic data structures: Bloom filter, Cuckoo filter, Count-min sketch, Top-k, t-digest
- Vector set (preview): For vector similarity search
- Built-in JSON and Time series data types
ACL Rule Changes: Existing ACL categories (@read, @write, @dangerous, etc.) now include new commands, which may cause compatibility issues.
Redis 7.x Upgrade Considerations
License Changes: Versions 7.4.x – 7.8.x offer a choice between RSALv2 or SSPLv1, while version 8.0.x and later use the tri-license RSALv2/SSPLv1/AGPLv3.
Performance Improvements:
- Memory and speed optimizations for lists, sets, and sorted sets
- Enhanced I/O multiplexing with up to 72% throughput increase
- 71% reduction in 99th percentile latency
Upgrading from Redis 6.x
- ACL (Access Control List) functionality added for enhanced security
- Client-side caching support
- RESP3 protocol support
8. RedisGraph Module End-of-Life Complete Guide
RedisGraph, Redis’s graph database extension module, will completely end support on January 31, 2025.
RedisGraph EOL Detailed Schedule
| Milestone | Date | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Customer Sales End | Immediate (2024) | Sales to new customers discontinued |
| Subscription Renewal Deadline | January 1, 2024 | Annual subscription renewals unavailable |
| Community Support End | December 31, 2024 | Community issue monitoring ceased |
| Complete Support End | January 31, 2025 | All support and patches discontinued |
| GitHub Deprecation Marking | February 1, 2025 | Repository marked as deprecated |
RedisGraph Version EOL
| Version | Release Date | EOL Date | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.10 | June 2023 | January 31, 2025 | 🔴 EOL approaching |
| 2.8 | February 2022 | January 31, 2025 | 🔴 EOL approaching |
| 2.4 | March 2021 | February 28, 2023 | 🔴 EOL completed |
Migration Recommendations
RedisGraph users should evaluate the following alternatives:
- Neo4j: Mature graph database solution
- Amazon Neptune: AWS managed graph database
- ArangoDB: Multi-model database (graph, document, key-value)
- Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB: Graph API support
⚠️ Important: RedisGraph is not included in Redis Stack versions 7.2.x and later.
9. Recommendations and Conclusion
📅 Key EOL Dates for Late 2025:
- Redis 6.4 (Enterprise): August 31, 2025
- RedisGraph: January 31, 2025
- AWS ElastiCache v4/v5: January 31, 2026 (Extended Support transition)
Redis is rapidly evolving technology, and Redis 8.0 represents a revolutionary change with module integration. While maintaining the latest version provides significant security and performance benefits, ensure you proceed safely with adequate planning and testing.
For more detailed information, please refer to the following official resources:
- Redis Official Documentation
- Redis Enterprise Software Product Lifecycle
- Redis Stack Module Lifecycle
- Redis OSS EOL Information
- AWS ElastiCache Extended Support
- Azure Cache for Redis Supported Versions
- RedisGraph EOL Announcement