Apache Hadoop 2.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Hadoop 2.3 reached end of life on 24 Feb 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,549 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Hadoop 3.5. Check your versionhadoop version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Hadoop release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Feb 2014 | — |
| End of life | 24 Feb 2014 | 12.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.3.0 · 24 Feb 2014 | final |
Where to go from 2.3
Recommended target: Apache Hadoop 3.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Hadoop 3.5 (latest release 3.5.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Hadoop 2.3 still safe to use?
Apache Hadoop 2.3 reached end of life on 24 Feb 2014, 4,549 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Hadoop 2.3?
Yes — the final release (2.3.0) 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 Hadoop 2.3 to?
Upgrade to Apache Hadoop 3.5, the newest actively supported branch.