Question 1

What happens when Amazon Documentdb reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Amazon Documentdb reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 1 Amazon Documentdb version is already EOL. The latest supported version is Amazon Documentdb 8.0. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Amazon Documentdb 8.0 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Amazon Documentdb 8.0 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Amazon Documentdb releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Amazon Documentdb after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Amazon Documentdb after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Amazon Documentdb release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Amazon Documentdb 3.6 to Amazon Documentdb 8.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Amazon Documentdb from 3.6 to 8.0: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Amazon Documentdb LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Documentdb 5.0 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until —. LTS versions are recommended for production deployments that prioritize long-term stability over new features. Plan your upgrades to coincide with LTS releases whenever possible.

Question 6

How long does Amazon Documentdb support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Amazon Documentdb supports each release for approximately 88 months (~7.3 years). LTS releases like Amazon Documentdb 5.0 have extended support windows — maintained until —. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Amazon Documentdb End of Life Dates

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Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
8.0	Nov 30, 2025	—	No	—	—	—	Active
5.0 LTS	Mar 1, 2023	—	No	—	—	—	Active
4.0	Nov 9, 2020	—	No	—	—	—	Active
3.6	Jan 9, 2019	—	Mar 30, 2026	71d ago	—	—	EOL