Apache HBase 2.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache HBase 2.4 reached end of life on 25 May 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
441 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache HBase 3.0. Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache HBase release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Dec 2020 | — |
| End of life | 25 May 2025 | 1.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.4.18 · 25 May 2024 | final |
Where to go from 2.4
Recommended target: Apache HBase 3.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache HBase 3.0 (latest release 3.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache HBase 2.4 still safe to use?
Apache HBase 2.4 reached end of life on 25 May 2025, 441 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache HBase 2.4?
Yes — the final release (2.4.18) 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 HBase 2.4 to?
Upgrade to Apache HBase 3.0, the newest actively supported branch.