Apache Hop 2.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Hop 2.16 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
184 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Hop 2.17. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Hop release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 17 Nov 2025 | — |
| End of life | 6 Feb 2026 | 0.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.16.0 · 14 Nov 2025 | final |
Where to go from 2.16
Recommended target: Apache Hop 2.17.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Hop 2.17 (latest release 2.17.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Hop 2.16 still safe to use?
Apache Hop 2.16 reached end of life on 6 Feb 2026, 184 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Hop 2.16?
Yes — the final release (2.16.0) 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 Hop 2.16 to?
Upgrade to Apache Hop 2.17, the newest actively supported branch.