Alibaba Dragonwell 25 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Alibaba Dragonwell 25 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2029.
1,148 days of security support left
25.0.4.0.4+7 latest release
22% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 24 Sept 2025 → 30 Sept 2029.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Alibaba Dragonwell release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Sept 2025 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2029 | in 1,148 days |
| Latest release | 25.0.4.0.4+7 · 6 Aug 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Alibaba Dragonwell 25 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Dragonwell 25 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,148 | this branch |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 21 | 30 Nov 2029 | 1,209 | +61 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 17 | 30 Sept 2027 | 417 | -731 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 11 | 30 Sept 2027 | 417 | -731 days |
Frequently asked questions
When does Alibaba Dragonwell 25 reach end of life?
Alibaba Dragonwell 25 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2029 — 1,148 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Alibaba Dragonwell 25 still supported?
Yes. Alibaba Dragonwell 25 is currently maintained. Latest release: 25.0.4.0.4+7, published 6 Aug 2026.
What happens when Alibaba Dragonwell 25 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2029 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Alibaba Dragonwell 25?
1,148 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.