Eclipse Temurin 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Eclipse Temurin 16 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Eclipse Temurin release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Jul 2021 | 5y 2mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 30 Sept 2021 | 5y ago |
| Latest release | 16.0.2+7 · 30 Jul 2021 | final |
Where to go from 16
Recommended target: Eclipse Temurin 27 (supported until 23 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Eclipse Temurin 27 (latest release jdk-27+35).
Frequently asked questions
Is Eclipse Temurin 16 still safe to use?
Eclipse Temurin 16 reached end of life on 30 Sept 2021, 1,831 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Eclipse Temurin 16?
Yes — the final release (16.0.2+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 Eclipse Temurin 16 to?
Upgrade to Eclipse Temurin 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 23 Mar 2027).