# GitHub Better label management on issues is generally available

- Product: GitHub (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github)
- Vendor: GitHub
- Date: 2026-08-27
- Original notes: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-08-27-label-archiving-is-generally-available
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/github/releases/2026-08-27-better-label-management-on-issues-is-generally-av

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