Dropwizard 2.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Dropwizard 2.0 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,286 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Dropwizard 5.0. Support timeline
Official dates from the Dropwizard release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Dec 2019 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jan 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.0.35 · 28 Jan 2023 | final |
Where to go from 2.0
Recommended target: Dropwizard 5.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Dropwizard 5.0 (latest release 5.0.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Dropwizard 2.0 still safe to use?
Dropwizard 2.0 reached end of life on 31 Jan 2023, 1,286 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Dropwizard 2.0?
Yes — the final release (2.0.35) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Dropwizard 2.0 to?
Upgrade to Dropwizard 5.0, the newest actively supported branch.