Apache Tomcat end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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This is when each Apache Tomcat release line stops receiving security updates. 1 release line is still supported — the next to reach end-of-life is Apache Tomcat 9.0 on 31 Mar 2027. Running an end-of-life version means new vulnerabilities stay unpatched.
Apache Tomcat support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Tomcat 9.0 | 9.0.118 | 31 Mar 2027 · in 9 mo | Supported |
| Apache Tomcat 8.5 | 8.5.100 | 31 Mar 2024 | End of life |
| Apache Tomcat 10.0 | 10.0.27 | 31 Oct 2022 | End of life |
| Apache Tomcat 7 | 7.0.109 | 31 Mar 2021 | End of life |
| Apache Tomcat 8.0 | 8.0.53 | 30 Jun 2018 | End of life |
| Apache Tomcat 6 | 6.0.53 | 31 Dec 2016 | End of life |
| Apache Tomcat 5 | 5.5.36 | 30 Sept 2012 | End of life |
Which Apache Tomcat version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 11.0.22. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Apache Tomcat's full security status →
Get warned before Apache Tomcat reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Apache Tomcat on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Apache Tomcat end-of-life — frequently asked
What Apache Tomcat versions are still supported?
As of June 2026, these Apache Tomcat release lines still receive security updates: 9.0. The latest supported release is 11.0.22. Versions older than these (8.5, 10.0, 7, 8.0, 6, 5) are end-of-life and no longer patched.
When does Apache Tomcat 9.0 reach end of life?
Apache Tomcat 9.0 reaches end-of-life on 31 Mar 2027 — about 9 months away. After that date it stops receiving security patches.
Is Apache Tomcat end-of-life?
No — Apache Tomcat still has supported release lines (9.0). But individual older versions are end-of-life, so what matters is the specific version you run.
How do I know when my Apache Tomcat version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Apache Tomcat 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: Apache Tomcat security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.