JHipster 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
JHipster 5 reached end of life on 2 May 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,713 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to JHipster 9. Check your versionyo jhipster
Support timeline
Official dates from the JHipster release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Jun 2018 | 8y 4mo ago |
| Supported ended | 2 May 2019 | 7y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.8.2 · 28 Feb 2019 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: JHipster 9.
The newest actively supported branch is JHipster 9 (latest release 9.4.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is JHipster 5 still safe to use?
JHipster 5 reached end of life on 2 May 2019, 2,713 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download JHipster 5?
Yes — the final release (5.8.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade JHipster 5 to?
Upgrade to JHipster 9, the newest actively supported branch.