Apache NiFi 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache NiFi 2.6 reached end of life on 9 Dec 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
243 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache NiFi 2.11. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache NiFi release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Sept 2025 | — |
| End of life | 9 Dec 2025 | 0.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.0 · 21 Sept 2025 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: Apache NiFi 2.11.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache NiFi 2.11 (latest release 2.11.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache NiFi 2.6 still safe to use?
Apache NiFi 2.6 reached end of life on 9 Dec 2025, 243 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache NiFi 2.6?
Yes — the final release (2.6.0) 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 NiFi 2.6 to?
Upgrade to Apache NiFi 2.11, the newest actively supported branch.