Apache Lucene 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Lucene 8 reached end of life on 14 Oct 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
721 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Lucene 10. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Lucene release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Mar 2019 | 7y 7mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 14 Oct 2024 | 2y ago |
| Latest release | 8.11.4 · 24 Sept 2024 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: Apache Lucene 10.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Lucene 10 (latest release 10.5.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Lucene 8 still safe to use?
Apache Lucene 8 reached end of life on 14 Oct 2024, 721 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Lucene 8?
Yes — the final release (8.11.4) 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 Lucene 8 to?
Upgrade to Apache Lucene 10, the newest actively supported branch.