# GitHub Actions retention will cover checks, workflow runs, and statuses

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-08-27
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-27-actions-retention-will-cover-checks-workflow-runs-and-statuses
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-08-27-actions-retention-will-cover-checks-workflow-runs

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Starting October 1, 2026, checks, workflow runs, and statuses will be governed by the same Actions retention setting that already controls how long artifacts and logs are kept, with a… The post Action…

- **changed** — Starting October 1, 2026, checks, workflow runs, and statuses will be governed by the same Actions retention setting that controls how long artifacts and logs are kept