Gradle 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gradle 5 reached end of life on 8 Nov 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,523 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 | 23 Nov 2018 | 7y 10mo ago |
| Critical Bug and Security Fixes ended | 8 Nov 2019 | 6y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.6.4 · 31 Oct 2019 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Gradle 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Gradle 9 (latest release 9.8.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gradle 5 still safe to use?
Gradle 5 reached end of life on 8 Nov 2019, 2,523 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gradle 5?
Yes — the final release (5.6.4) 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 5 to?
Upgrade to Gradle 9, the newest actively supported branch.