SonarQube Community Build 26.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SonarQube Community Build 26.5 reached end of life on 3 Jun 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SonarQube Community Build release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 May 2026 | 5mo ago |
| Support ended | 3 Jun 2026 | 4mo ago |
| Latest release | 26.5.0.122743 · 19 May 2026 | final |
Where to go from 26.5
Recommended target: SonarQube Community Build 26.9.
The newest actively supported branch is SonarQube Community Build 26.9 (latest release 26.9.0.129388).
Frequently asked questions
Is SonarQube Community Build 26.5 still safe to use?
SonarQube Community Build 26.5 reached end of life on 3 Jun 2026, 124 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download SonarQube Community Build 26.5?
Yes — the final release (26.5.0.122743) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade SonarQube Community Build 26.5 to?
Upgrade to SonarQube Community Build 26.9, the newest actively supported branch.