Confluence 2.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Confluence 2.6 reached end of life on 27 Nov 2009. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Confluence release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Dec 2007 | 18y 10mo ago |
| Support ended | 27 Nov 2009 | 16y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 2.6.3 · 1 Dec 2007 | final |
Where to go from 2.6
Recommended target: Confluence 10.2 (supported until 2 Dec 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Confluence 10.2 (latest release 10.2.18).
Frequently asked questions
Is Confluence 2.6 still safe to use?
Confluence 2.6 reached end of life on 27 Nov 2009, 6,156 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Confluence 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 Confluence 2.6 to?
Upgrade to Confluence 10.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Dec 2027).