Redis Open Source version management
Describes Redis Open Source supported database versions.
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Redis Open Source provides comprehensive version management that prioritizes customer control over major changes.
Redis version structure
Redis uses a MAJOR.MINOR.PATCH versioning scheme:
- Major versions: Significant changes that may include breaking changes (for example, Redis 7 → Redis 8).
- Minor versions: New features and improvements within a major version (for example, 8.2 → 8.4 → 8.6 → 8.8).
- Patch versions: Bug fixes and security updates (for example, 8.6.1 → 8.6.2).
Version release model
Redis uses two release types within a major version:
- Standard releases are the first release in a major version series (for example, 8.0) and intermediate minor releases (for example, 8.4, 8.6). These releases receive security updates and critical bug fixes for 6 months after the following minor version is released.
- Extended releases are the second minor release in a major version series (for example, 8.2) and the final minor release in a series. These releases receive security updates and critical bug fixes for 5 years after their release date.
Supported versions
Note:
We strongly recommend using the latest available version to benefit from the newest features, performance improvements, and security updates.| Version | Release type | Status | EOL Date |
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| Redis 8.8 | Standard | GA | TBD |
| Redis 8.6 | Standard | GA | TBD |
| Redis 8.4 | Standard | GA | TBD |
| Redis 8.2 | Extended | GA | September 1, 2030 |
| Redis 8.0 | Standard | GA | December 1, 2026 |
| Redis 7.4 | Extended | GA | December 1, 2029 |
| Redis 7.2 | Extended | GA | December 1, 2029 |
| Redis 6.2 | Extended | GA | April 1, 2027 |