Jenkins 2.479 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Jenkins 2.479 reached end of life on 5 Feb 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
550 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Jenkins 2. Support timeline
Official dates from the Jenkins release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Sept 2024 | — |
| End of life | 5 Feb 2025 | 1.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.479.3 · 8 Jan 2025 | final |
Where to go from 2.479
Recommended target: Jenkins 2.
The newest actively supported branch is Jenkins 2 (latest release 2.576).
Frequently asked questions
Is Jenkins 2.479 still safe to use?
Jenkins 2.479 reached end of life on 5 Feb 2025, 550 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Jenkins 2.479?
Yes — the final release (2.479.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Jenkins 2.479 to?
Upgrade to Jenkins 2, the newest actively supported branch.