Confluence 7.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Confluence 7.12 reached end of life on 13 Apr 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Confluence release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Apr 2021 | 5y 6mo ago |
| Support ended | 13 Apr 2023 | 3y 6mo ago |
| Latest release | 7.12.5 · 22 Aug 2021 | final |
Where to go from 7.12
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 7.12 still safe to use?
Confluence 7.12 reached end of life on 13 Apr 2023, 1,271 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Confluence 7.12?
Yes — the final release (7.12.5) 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 7.12 to?
Upgrade to Confluence 10.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 2 Dec 2027).