Bamboo 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bamboo 2.6 reached end of life on 6 Oct 2012. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bamboo release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Jun 2010 | 16y 4mo ago |
| Support ended | 6 Oct 2012 | 14y ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.3 · 6 Oct 2010 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: Bamboo 12.1 (supported until 17 Dec 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Bamboo 12.1 (latest release 12.1.11).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bamboo 2.6 still safe to use?
Bamboo 2.6 reached end of life on 6 Oct 2012, 5,112 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bamboo 2.6?
Yes — the final release (2.6.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bamboo 2.6 to?
Upgrade to Bamboo 12.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 17 Dec 2027).