Oracle JDK 1.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle JDK 1.0 reached end of life on 7 May 1996. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 23 Jan 1996 | — |
| End of life | 7 May 1996 | 30.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.0.2 · 7 May 1996 | final |
Where to go from 1.0
Recommended target: Oracle JDK 26 (supported until 18 Sept 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is Oracle JDK 26 (latest release 26.0.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Oracle JDK 1.0 still safe to use?
Oracle JDK 1.0 reached end of life on 7 May 1996, 11,051 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oracle JDK 1.0?
Yes — the final release (1.0.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Oracle JDK 1.0 to?
Upgrade to Oracle JDK 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 18 Sept 2026).