Amazon Corretto 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Corretto 18 reached end of life on 18 Oct 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Corretto release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 Feb 2022 | 4y 7mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 18 Oct 2022 | 4y ago |
| Latest release | 18.0.2.9.1 · 19 Jul 2022 | final |
Where to go from 18
Recommended target: Amazon Corretto 27 (supported until 30 Apr 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Corretto 27 (latest release 27.0.0.35.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Corretto 18 still safe to use?
Amazon Corretto 18 reached end of life on 18 Oct 2022, 1,448 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon Corretto 18?
Yes — the final release (18.0.2.9.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon Corretto 18 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Corretto 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Apr 2027).