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 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2018 | 7.6 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 31 Mar 2028 | 600 days left |
| Latest release | unknown | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 (supported until 18 Sept 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is Bellsoft Liberica JDK 26 (latest release 26.0.2+13).
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 — 600 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 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 18 Sept 2026).