Oracle JDK 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Oracle JDK 7 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Oracle JDK release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 11 Jul 2011 | 15y 3mo ago |
| Premier Support ended | 31 Jul 2019 | 7y 2mo ago |
| Extended Support ended | 19 Jul 2022 | over |
| Latest release | 7u351 · 19 Jul 2022 | final |
Where to go from 7
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 7 still safe to use?
Oracle JDK 7 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2019, 2,623 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Oracle JDK 7?
Yes — the final release (7u351) 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 7 to?
Upgrade to Oracle JDK 27, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2027).