Adobe ColdFusion 2016 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Adobe ColdFusion 2016 reached end of life on 22 Mar 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Adobe ColdFusion release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Feb 2016 | 10y 8mo ago |
| Core Support ended | 22 Mar 2021 | 5y 6mo ago |
| Extended Support ended | 17 Feb 2022 | over |
| Latest release | 2016.0.17.325979 · 22 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 2016
Recommended target: Adobe ColdFusion 2025 (supported until 8 Apr 2030).
The newest actively supported branch is Adobe ColdFusion 2025 (latest release 2025.0.13.331960).
Frequently asked questions
Is Adobe ColdFusion 2016 still safe to use?
Adobe ColdFusion 2016 reached end of life on 22 Mar 2021, 2,023 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Adobe ColdFusion 2016?
Yes — the final release (2016.0.17.325979) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Adobe ColdFusion 2016 to?
Upgrade to Adobe ColdFusion 2025, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 8 Apr 2030).