Oracle JDK 18 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle JDK 18 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Mar 2022 | — |
| End of life | 20 Sept 2022 | 3.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 18.0.2.1 · 18 Aug 2022 | final |
Where to go from 18
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 18 still safe to use?
Oracle JDK 18 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2022, 1,419 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oracle JDK 18?
Yes — the final release (18.0.2.1) 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 18 to?
Upgrade to Oracle JDK 26, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 18 Sept 2026).