diff --git a/docs/en/apm-server/upgrading-to-8.x.asciidoc b/docs/en/apm-server/upgrading-to-8.x.asciidoc
index bde78f8d96..d923d8003b 100644
--- a/docs/en/apm-server/upgrading-to-8.x.asciidoc
+++ b/docs/en/apm-server/upgrading-to-8.x.asciidoc
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@ Starting in version 7.14, there are two ways to run Elastic APM.
 Determine which method you're using, then use the links below to find the correct upgrading guide.
 
 * **Standalone**: Users in this mode run and configure the APM Server binary.
-This mode has been deprecated and will be removed in a future release.
 * **{fleet} and the APM integration**: Users in this mode run and configure {fleet} and the Elastic APM integration.
 
 **Self-installation (non-{ecloud} users) upgrade guides**