Apache Hadoop 3.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Hadoop 3.0 reached end of life on 10 Jun 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,982 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 | 18 Dec 2017 | — |
| End of life | 10 Jun 2018 | 8.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.0.3 · 10 Jun 2018 | final |
Where to go from 3.0
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 3.0 still safe to use?
Apache Hadoop 3.0 reached end of life on 10 Jun 2018, 2,982 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Hadoop 3.0?
Yes — the final release (3.0.3) 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 3.0 to?
Upgrade to Apache Hadoop 3.5, the newest actively supported branch.