Oracle JDK 5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle JDK 5 reached end of life on 30 Oct 2009. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Sept 2004 | 22y ago |
| Premier Support ended | 30 Oct 2009 | 16y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | 5.0u85 · 14 Apr 2015 | final |
Where to go from 5
Recommended target: Oracle JDK 27 (supported until 31 Mar 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is Oracle JDK 27 (latest release 27).
Frequently asked questions
Is Oracle JDK 5 still safe to use?
Oracle JDK 5 reached end of life on 30 Oct 2009, 6,184 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oracle JDK 5?
Yes — the final release (5.0u85) 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 5 to?
Upgrade to Oracle JDK 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2027).