Confluence 4.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Confluence 4.2 reached end of life on 17 Aug 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Confluence release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Apr 2012 | 14y 6mo ago |
| Support ended | 17 Aug 2014 | 12y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.2.13 · 17 Aug 2012 | final |
Where to go from 4.2
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 4.2 still safe to use?
Confluence 4.2 reached end of life on 17 Aug 2014, 4,432 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Confluence 4.2?
Yes — the final release (4.2.13) 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 4.2 to?
Upgrade to Confluence 10.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Dec 2027).