Apache Solr 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Solr 7 reached end of life on 11 May 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,551 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Solr 10. Check your versionbin/solr version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Solr release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Sept 2017 | — |
| End of life | 11 May 2022 | 4.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 7.7.3 · 24 Apr 2020 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Apache Solr 10.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Solr 10 (latest release 10.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Solr 7 still safe to use?
Apache Solr 7 reached end of life on 11 May 2022, 1,551 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Solr 7?
Yes — the final release (7.7.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache Solr 7 to?
Upgrade to Apache Solr 10, the newest actively supported branch.