MySQL
MySQL is a relational database management system whose server is a multithreaded, multi-user SQL database server. Oracle documents it as intended for mission-critical, heavy-load production systems and for embedding in mass-deployed software. It is dual licensed, so users can choose the GNU General Public License or buy a commercial license from Oracle. The reference manual covers the Innovation and LTS release tracks, replication, InnoDB Cluster and the commercial MySQL Enterprise Edition.
MySQL is an Oracle product filed under Database Software. Lifecycle: versioned, 8 versions listed, latest Database 9.7 (Apr 2026).
Source: MySQL :: MySQL 8.4 Reference Manual :: 1 General Information, retrieved 15 Oct 2026
Releases and Lifecycle
All Oracle productsRelease and support dates as published by Oracle; dates within the next 12 months are highlighted, past dates dimmed. Retrieved 2026-10-14.
MySQL 8 versions
Dates are those of the MySQL Database releases in Oracle's Lifetime Support Policy for Oracle Technology Products.
| Version | Released | End of standard support | End of extended support | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Database 9.7Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | [8] | |||
| Database 8.4Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | [8] | |||
| Database 8.0Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | [8] | |||
| Database 5.7Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | [8] | |||
| Database 5.6Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | [8] | |||
| Database 5.5Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | [8] | |||
| Database 5.1Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | – | [8] | ||
| Database 5.0Oracle Lifetime Support Policy | – | [8] |
Lifecycle Policy
- Oracle Lifetime Support Policy. Oracle supports its products in three stages, Premier Support, Extended Support and Sustaining Support, and publishes the end dates of each stage per release; unless noted, each stage runs through the last day of the month. [1][2][3]