ActiveMQ end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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Every tracked ActiveMQ release line in our data has reached end-of-life — they no longer receive security updates. Check with the vendor for any newer release line.
ActiveMQ support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ActiveMQ 6.1 | 6.1.8 | 2 Dec 2025 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.18 | 5.18.7 | 11 Mar 2025 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.17 | 5.17.7 | 12 Apr 2024 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 6.0 | 6.0.1 | 17 Mar 2024 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.16 | 5.16.8 | 18 Mar 2023 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.15 | 5.15.16 | 9 Mar 2022 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.14 | 5.14.5 | 27 Jun 2017 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.13 | 5.13.5 | 16 Dec 2016 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.12 | 5.12.3 | 3 Feb 2016 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.11 | 5.11.4 | 3 Feb 2016 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.10 | 5.10.2 | 13 Feb 2015 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.9 | 5.9.1 | 5 Jun 2014 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.8 | 5.8.0 | 14 Oct 2013 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.7 | 5.7.0 | 6 Feb 2013 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.6 | 5.6.0 | 2 Oct 2012 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.5 | 5.5.1 | 2 May 2012 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.4 | 5.4.3 | 12 Oct 2011 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.3 | 5.3.1 | 13 Aug 2010 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.2 | 5.2.0 | 23 Oct 2009 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.1 | 5.1.0 | 30 Jun 2009 | End of life |
| ActiveMQ 5.0 | 5.0.0 | 1 May 2008 | End of life |
Which ActiveMQ version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 6.4.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See ActiveMQ's full security status →
Get warned before ActiveMQ reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor ActiveMQ on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
ActiveMQ end-of-life — frequently asked
What ActiveMQ versions are still supported?
Every tracked ActiveMQ release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is ActiveMQ end-of-life?
All tracked ActiveMQ release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my ActiveMQ version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor ActiveMQ on IsItPatched to get an email alert before the release line you use reaches end-of-life — so you can upgrade in time.
EOL dates aggregated from endoflife.date and vendor sources, and can change — always confirm with Apache. See related: ActiveMQ security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.