# Actions retention now covers checks, runs, and statuses

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- Publisher: GitHub Changelog
- Author credit: Allison
- Category: IT
- Original publication time: 2026-10-01T17:59:54Z
- First observed by NexusTechWire: 2026-10-01T18:50:56Z
- Original source: https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-01-actions-retention-now-covers-checks-runs-and-statuses
- NexusTechWire record: https://nexustechwire.com/news/news-753db708944fe737e729

## The brief

Old checks and workflow history now expire alongside Actions logs and artifacts. GitHub says the same retention setting also covers statuses from third-party apps, subject to organization and enterprise limits. Public repositories retain a maximum of 90 days, and extending the setting cannot bring back records already deleted.

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Read the full original: [GitHub Changelog](https://github.blog/changelog/2026-10-01-actions-retention-now-covers-checks-runs-and-statuses)

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