Apache Log4j end-of-life: support & EOL dates for every release
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Every tracked Apache Log4j 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.
Apache Log4j support timeline
Each release line and the date it reaches end-of-life — newest first.
| Release | Latest version | End-of-life | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Log4j 2.12 | 2.12.4 | 14 Dec 2021 | End of life |
| Apache Log4j 1 | 1.2.17 | 15 Oct 2015 | End of life |
| Apache Log4j 2.3 | 2.3.2 | 20 Sept 2015 | End of life |
Which Apache Log4j version should I run?
The safest choice is the latest supported release, 2.26.0. If you're on an end-of-life line, plan an upgrade to a supported one before security updates stop. See Apache Log4j's full security status →
Get warned before Apache Log4j reaches end-of-life
End-of-life dates are easy to miss until it's too late. Monitor Apache Log4j on IsItPatched and we'll email you before the release line you run stops getting security updates — free, no account needed to start.
Apache Log4j end-of-life — frequently asked
What Apache Log4j versions are still supported?
Every tracked Apache Log4j release line in our data has reached end-of-life. Check the vendor for any newer line.
Is Apache Log4j end-of-life?
All tracked Apache Log4j release lines have reached end-of-life in our data.
How do I know when my Apache Log4j version reaches end of life?
Check the version you run on its product page, or monitor Apache Log4j 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 Log4j security status · full EOL calendar · what is end-of-life software? · disclaimer.