Amazon Elasticsearch 5.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon Elasticsearch 5.3 reached end of life on 7 Nov 2025. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 7 Nov 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon Elasticsearch release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Jun 2017 | 9y 4mo ago |
| Standard Support ended | 7 Nov 2025 | 11mo ago |
| Extended Support ends | 7 Nov 2027 | in 1y 1mo |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 5.3
Recommended target: Amazon Elasticsearch 7.10 (supported until 7 Nov 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon Elasticsearch 7.10 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon Elasticsearch 5.3 still safe to use?
Amazon Elasticsearch 5.3 left standard support on 7 Nov 2025. It still receives security updates under extended support until 7 Nov 2027 — 398 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Amazon Elasticsearch 5.3?
Yes — the final release (5.3) 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 Elasticsearch 5.3 to?
Upgrade to Amazon Elasticsearch 7.10, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 7 Nov 2027).