SonarQube Community Build 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SonarQube Community Build 7 reached end of life on 4 May 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SonarQube Community Build release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Feb 2018 | 8y 8mo ago |
| Support ended | 4 May 2021 | 5y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 7.9.6 · 30 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 7
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 7 still safe to use?
SonarQube Community Build 7 reached end of life on 4 May 2021, 1,980 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download SonarQube Community Build 7?
Yes — the final release (7.9.6) 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 7 to?
Upgrade to SonarQube Community Build 26.9, the newest actively supported branch.