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)

⚠️ 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

RedisJSON Module EOL Schedule

RedisTimeSeries Module EOL Schedule

RedisBloom Module EOL Schedule

RedisGears Module EOL Schedule

📌 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

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:

⚠️ 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:

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):

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

RedisGraph Version EOL

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