Alibaba Dragonwell 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Alibaba Dragonwell 21 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2029.
1,152 days of security support left
21.0.12.0.12+8 latest release
48% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 24 Nov 2023 → 30 Nov 2029.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Alibaba Dragonwell release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Nov 2023 | 2y 10mo ago |
| Security Support ends | 30 Nov 2029 | in 3y 2mo |
| Latest release | 21.0.12.0.12+8 · 1 Sept 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Alibaba Dragonwell 25 extends security support by about -61 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 21 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Dragonwell 25 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,091 | -61 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 21 | 30 Nov 2029 | 1,152 | this branch |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 17 | 30 Sept 2027 | 360 | -792 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 11 | 30 Sept 2027 | 360 | -792 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Alibaba Dragonwell 21 reach end of life?
Alibaba Dragonwell 21 reaches end of life on 30 Nov 2029 — 1,152 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Alibaba Dragonwell 21 still supported?
Yes. Alibaba Dragonwell 21 is currently maintained. Latest release: 21.0.12.0.12+8, published 1 Sept 2026.
What happens when Alibaba Dragonwell 21 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Nov 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Alibaba Dragonwell 21?
1,152 days. Moving to Alibaba Dragonwell 25 instead buys roughly -61 more days of security support.