Apache Grails Framework 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Apache Grails Framework 5 reached end of life on 9 Jan 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Grails Framework release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Oct 2021 | 5y ago |
| Active Development ended | 24 Jul 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Active Maintenance ended | 9 Jan 2025 | 1y 9mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.3.6 · 9 Jan 2024 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Apache Grails Framework 7.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Grails Framework 7 (latest release 7.2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Grails Framework 5 still safe to use?
Apache Grails Framework 5 reached end of life on 9 Jan 2025, 634 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Grails Framework 5?
Yes — the final release (5.3.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache Grails Framework 5 to?
Upgrade to Apache Grails Framework 7, the newest actively supported branch.