Alibaba Dragonwell 17 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Alibaba Dragonwell 17 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2027.
360 days of security support left
17.0.20.0.21+8 latest release
83% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 18 Oct 2021 → 30 Sept 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Alibaba Dragonwell release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Oct 2021 | 5y ago |
| Security Support ends | 30 Sept 2027 | in 1y |
| Latest release | 17.0.20.0.21+8 · 1 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Alibaba Dragonwell 25 extends security support by about 731 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 17 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Dragonwell 25 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,091 | +731 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 21 | 30 Nov 2029 | 1,152 | +792 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 17 | 30 Sept 2027 | 360 | this branch |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 11 | 30 Sept 2027 | 360 | 0 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Alibaba Dragonwell 17 reach end of life?
Alibaba Dragonwell 17 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2027 — 360 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Alibaba Dragonwell 17 still supported?
Yes. Alibaba Dragonwell 17 is currently maintained. Latest release: 17.0.20.0.21+8, published 1 Sept 2026.
What happens when Alibaba Dragonwell 17 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Alibaba Dragonwell 17?
360 days. Moving to Alibaba Dragonwell 25 instead buys roughly 731 more days of security support.