In conclusion, our meta-analysis suggests that the IL-8 rs4073, A2767T, T11722T2, rs2234671, rs2230054, rs1126579, rs2227306, rs2227307, rs2227532, and T-738A polymorphisms are not associated with periodontitis while the IL-8 C1633T and rs1126580 polymorphisms may elevate the susceptibility of periodontitis based on the currently available evidences. Here, CXCL8 is linked to periodontitis.