Apache Maven 2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Maven 2 reached end of life on 18 Feb 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,555 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Maven 3.9. Check your versionmvn --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Maven release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 May 2006 | — |
| End of life | 18 Feb 2014 | 12.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.2.1 · 6 Aug 2009 | final |
Where to go from 2
Recommended target: Apache Maven 3.9.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Maven 3.9 (latest release 3.9.16).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Maven 2 still safe to use?
Apache Maven 2 reached end of life on 18 Feb 2014, 4,555 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Maven 2?
Yes — the final release (2.2.1) 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 Maven 2 to?
Upgrade to Apache Maven 3.9, the newest actively supported branch.