Gradle 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gradle 6 reached end of life on 10 Feb 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,276 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 | 8 Nov 2019 | — |
| End of life | 10 Feb 2023 | 3.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 9 Apr 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 6.9.4 · 21 Feb 2023 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Gradle 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Gradle 9 (latest release 9.7.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gradle 6 still safe to use?
Gradle 6 reached end of life on 10 Feb 2023, 1,276 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gradle 6?
Yes — the final release (6.9.4) 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 6 to?
Upgrade to Gradle 9, the newest actively supported branch.