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1 | 1 | # Version Support |
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3 | | -Mongoose 8.x (released October 31, 2023) is the current Mongoose major version. |
4 | | -We ship all new bug fixes and features to 8.x. |
| 3 | +## Mongoose 8 (Current Version) |
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6 | | -## Mongoose 7 |
| 5 | +Released on **October 31, 2023**, Mongoose 8 is the latest major version. |
| 6 | +All new features, improvements, and bug fixes are delivered to 8.x—so if you want the best experience, this is the version to use. |
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8 | | -Mongoose 7.x (released February 27, 2023) is currently in legacy support. |
9 | | -We ship all new bug fixes and features to 7.x. |
| 8 | +* **Latest release:** [8.20.0](https://mongoosejs.com/docs/index.html) |
| 9 | +* **Docs:** https://mongoosejs.com/docs/8.x/ |
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11 | | -## Mongoose 6 |
| 11 | +## Mongoose 7 (Legacy) |
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13 | | -Mongoose 6.x (released August 24, 2021) is currently only receiving security fixes and requested bug fixes as of August 24, 2023. |
14 | | -Please open a [bug report on GitHub](https://github.com/Automattic/mongoose/issues/new?assignees=&labels=&template=bug.yml) to request backporting a fix to Mongoose 6. |
| 13 | +Mongoose 7.x was released on **February 27, 2023** and is now in **legacy support**. |
| 14 | +It still receives important fixes when needed, but it’s no longer the primary development focus. |
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16 | | -Mongoose 6.x end of life (EOL) is January 1, 2025. |
17 | | -Mongoose 6.x will no longer receive any updates, security or otherwise, after that date. |
| 16 | +* **Latest release:** [7.8.7](https://mongoosejs.com/docs/7.x/docs/guide.html) |
| 17 | +* **Docs:** https://mongoosejs.com/docs/7.x/ |
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19 | | -## Mongoose 5 |
| 19 | +## Mongoose 6 (Limited Maintenance) |
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21 | | -Mongoose 5.x (released January 17, 2018) is End-of-Life (EOL) since March 1, 2024. Mongoose 5.x will no longer receive any updates, security or otherwise. |
| 21 | +Released on **August 24, 2021**, Mongoose 6.x now only receives **security patches** and **requested bug fixes**. |
| 22 | +If you find an issue that needs to be backported, you can open a request on GitHub. |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +* **Latest release:** [6.13.8](https://mongoosejs.com/docs/6.x/docs/guide.html) |
| 25 | +* **Docs:** https://mongoosejs.com/docs/6.x/ |
| 26 | + |
| 27 | +**End of Life:** January 1, 2025 |
| 28 | +After this date, Mongoose 6 will no longer receive any updates—not even security fixes. |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +## Mongoose 5 (End of Life) |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +Mongoose 5.x, released **January 17, 2018**, reached **End-of-Life** on **March 1, 2024**. |
| 33 | +It’s no longer maintained or updated. |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +* **Latest release:** [5.13.23](https://mongoosejs.com/docs/5.x/index.html) |
| 36 | +* **Docs:** https://mongoosejs.com/docs/6.x/ |
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