Apache Hadoop 2.7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Hadoop 2.7 reached end of life on 18 Jul 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,944 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 | 6 Jul 2015 | — |
| End of life | 18 Jul 2018 | 8.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.7.7 · 18 Jul 2018 | final |
Where to go from 2.7
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 2.7 still safe to use?
Apache Hadoop 2.7 reached end of life on 18 Jul 2018, 2,944 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Hadoop 2.7?
Yes — the final release (2.7.7) 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 2.7 to?
Upgrade to Apache Hadoop 3.5, the newest actively supported branch.