Jenkins 2.516 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Jenkins 2.516 reached end of life on 15 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
298 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Jenkins 2. Support timeline
Official dates from the Jenkins release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 24 Jun 2025 | — |
| End of life | 15 Oct 2025 | 0.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.516.3 · 15 Sept 2025 | final |
Where to go from 2.516
Recommended target: Jenkins 2.
The newest actively supported branch is Jenkins 2 (latest release 2.576).
Frequently asked questions
Is Jenkins 2.516 still safe to use?
Jenkins 2.516 reached end of life on 15 Oct 2025, 298 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Jenkins 2.516?
Yes — the final release (2.516.3) 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 2.516 to?
Upgrade to Jenkins 2, the newest actively supported branch.