MySQL 9.6
- End of life
- Released 20 Jan 2026
- End of life 21 Apr 2026
- Latest 9.6.1
Is MySQL 9.6 still supported?
Reached end of life on 21 Apr 2026 (6 months ago).
Today
- Released 20 Jan 2026
- End of life 21 Apr 2026
Release details
- Product
- MySQL
- Version
- 9.6
- Release date
- 20 Jan 2026
- Latest update
- 9.6.1 · 16 Jan 2026
- Long-term support
- No
- Active support until
- 21 Apr 2026
- Security support until
- 21 Apr 2026
- Status
- End of life
- Release notes
- dev.mysql.com ↗
Other MySQL releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does MySQL 9.6 reach end of life?
MySQL 9.6 reached end of life on 21 Apr 2026.
Is MySQL 9.6 still supported?
No. MySQL 9.6 no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to MySQL 9.7 LTS.
What is the latest version of MySQL 9.6?
The latest MySQL 9.6 release is 9.6.1, released on 16 Jan 2026.
When was MySQL 9.6 released?
MySQL 9.6 was released on 20 Jan 2026.
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