Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.16 reached end of life on 15 Nov 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Jun 2020 | 6y 3mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 15 Nov 2024 | 1y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 5.16
Recommended target: Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.19.
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.19 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.16 still safe to use?
Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.16 reached end of life on 15 Nov 2024, 689 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.16?
Yes — the final release (5.16) 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 MQ for ActiveMQ 5.16 to?
Upgrade to Amazon MQ for ActiveMQ 5.19, the newest actively supported branch.