Apache Artemis 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Apache Artemis 2.6 reached end of life on 14 Mar 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Artemis release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 May 2018 | — |
| End of life | 14 Mar 2019 | 7.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.4 · 17 Jan 2019 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: Apache Artemis 2.55.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Artemis 2.55 (latest release 2.55.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Artemis 2.6 still safe to use?
Apache Artemis 2.6 reached end of life on 14 Mar 2019, 2,705 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Artemis 2.6?
Yes — the final release (2.6.4) 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 Artemis 2.6 to?
Upgrade to Apache Artemis 2.55, the newest actively supported branch.