Apache ActiveMQ Classic 5.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Apache ActiveMQ Classic 5.6 reached end of life on 2 Oct 2012. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache ActiveMQ Classic release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 May 2012 | — |
| End of life | 2 Oct 2012 | 13.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 5.6.0 · 2 May 2012 | final |
Where to go from 5.6
Recommended target: Apache ActiveMQ Classic 6.3.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache ActiveMQ Classic 6.3 (latest release 6.3.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache ActiveMQ Classic 5.6 still safe to use?
Apache ActiveMQ Classic 5.6 reached end of life on 2 Oct 2012, 5,059 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache ActiveMQ Classic 5.6?
Yes — the final release (5.6.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache ActiveMQ Classic 5.6 to?
Upgrade to Apache ActiveMQ Classic 6.3, the newest actively supported branch.