SonarQube Server 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SonarQube Server 7 reached end of life on 4 May 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SonarQube Server release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Feb 2018 | 8y 8mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 16 Oct 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 4 May 2021 | 5y 5mo ago |
| Latest release | 7.9.6 · 1 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: SonarQube Server 2026.5 (supported until 1 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is SonarQube Server 2026.5 (latest release 2026.5.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is SonarQube Server 7 still safe to use?
SonarQube Server 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 Server 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 Server 7 to?
Upgrade to SonarQube Server 2026.5, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 1 Mar 2028).