Bamboo 5.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bamboo 5.5 reached end of life on 28 Apr 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bamboo release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Apr 2014 | 12y 5mo ago |
| Support ended | 28 Apr 2016 | 10y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.5.1 · 21 May 2014 | final |
Where to go from 5.5
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 5.5 still safe to use?
Bamboo 5.5 reached end of life on 28 Apr 2016, 3,812 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Bamboo 5.5?
Yes — the final release (5.5.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bamboo 5.5 to?
Upgrade to Bamboo 12.1, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 17 Dec 2027).