Gradle 4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gradle 4 reached end of life on 26 Nov 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,870 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 | 14 Jun 2017 | 9y 4mo ago |
| Critical Bug and Security Fixes ended | 26 Nov 2018 | 7y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 4.10.3 · 4 Dec 2018 | final |
Where to go from 4
Recommended target: Gradle 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Gradle 9 (latest release 9.8.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gradle 4 still safe to use?
Gradle 4 reached end of life on 26 Nov 2018, 2,870 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gradle 4?
Yes — the final release (4.10.3) 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 4 to?
Upgrade to Gradle 9, the newest actively supported branch.