Actions retention will cover checks, workflow runs, and statuses
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 Actions retention will cover checks, workflow runs, and statuses appeared first on The GitHub Blog.
What happened
GitHub is updating the Actions retention policy to cover checks, workflow runs, and statuses starting October 1, 2026, aligning them with the current retention settings for artifacts and logs.
Why it matters
This update streamlines the management of retention for various components within GitHub Actions, potentially simplifying compliance and storage management for developers who rely on these workflows.