Confluence 6.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Confluence 6.0 reached end of life on 2 Nov 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Confluence release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Oct 2016 | 9y 11mo ago |
| Support ended | 2 Nov 2018 | 7y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 6.0.7 · 16 Mar 2017 | final |
Where to go from 6.0
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 6.0 still safe to use?
Confluence 6.0 reached end of life on 2 Nov 2018, 2,894 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Confluence 6.0?
Yes — the final release (6.0.7) 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 6.0 to?
Upgrade to Confluence 10.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Dec 2027).