Eclipse Jetty 8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Eclipse Jetty 8 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Eclipse Jetty release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 1 Sept 2011 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2014 | 11.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 8.2.0.v20160908 · 8 Sept 2016 | final |
Where to go from 8
Recommended target: Eclipse Jetty 12.1.
The newest actively supported branch is Eclipse Jetty 12.1 (latest release 12.1.12).
Frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse Jetty 8 still safe to use?
Eclipse Jetty 8 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2014, 4,239 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Eclipse Jetty 8?
Yes — the final release (8.2.0.v20160908) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Eclipse Jetty 8 to?
Upgrade to Eclipse Jetty 12.1, the newest actively supported branch.