Bellsoft Liberica JDK 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 6 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2018. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 31 Mar 2028.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Bellsoft Liberica JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Dec 2006 | 19y 10mo ago |
| Public support ended | 31 Dec 2018 | 7y 9mo ago |
| Commercial support ends | 31 Mar 2028 | in 1y 6mo |
| Latest release | unknown | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 (supported until 23 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27 (latest release 27+36).
Frequently asked questions
Is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 6 still safe to use?
Bellsoft Liberica JDK 6 left standard support on 31 Dec 2018. It still receives security updates under extended support until 31 Mar 2028 — 543 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download Bellsoft Liberica JDK 6?
Yes — the final release (unknown) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Bellsoft Liberica JDK 6 to?
Upgrade to Bellsoft Liberica JDK 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 23 Mar 2027).