Elasticsearch 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Elasticsearch 7 reached end of life on 15 Jan 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
263 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Elasticsearch 9.5. Check your version$ES_HOME/bin/elasticsearch -v
Support timeline
Official dates from the Elasticsearch release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Apr 2019 | 7y 6mo ago |
| Support ended | 15 Jan 2026 | 9mo ago |
| Latest release | 7.17.29 · 24 Jun 2025 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Elasticsearch 9.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Elasticsearch 9.5 (latest release 9.5.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Elasticsearch 7 still safe to use?
Elasticsearch 7 reached end of life on 15 Jan 2026, 263 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Elasticsearch 7?
Yes — the final release (7.17.29) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Elasticsearch 7 to?
Upgrade to Elasticsearch 9.5, the newest actively supported branch.