Gradle 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gradle 7 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
431 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 | 9 Apr 2021 | 5y 6mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 10 Feb 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Critical Bug and Security Fixes ended | 31 Jul 2025 | 1y 2mo ago |
| Latest release | 7.6.6 · 3 Jul 2025 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Gradle 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Gradle 9 (latest release 9.8.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gradle 7 still safe to use?
Gradle 7 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2025, 431 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gradle 7?
Yes — the final release (7.6.6) 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 7 to?
Upgrade to Gradle 9, the newest actively supported branch.