Gradle 1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gradle 1 reached end of life on 1 Jul 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,479 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Gradle 9. Check your versiongradle --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Gradle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Jun 2012 | 14y 4mo ago |
| Critical Bug and Security Fixes ended | 1 Jul 2014 | 12y 3mo ago |
| Latest release | 1.12.0 · 29 Apr 2014 | final |
Where to go from 1
Recommended target: Gradle 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Gradle 9 (latest release 9.8.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gradle 1 still safe to use?
Gradle 1 reached end of life on 1 Jul 2014, 4,479 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gradle 1?
Yes — the final release (1.12.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Gradle 1 to?
Upgrade to Gradle 9, the newest actively supported branch.