Apache Kafka End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates
25 Apache Kafka versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Apache Kafka 3.8 (EOL date: Nov 06, 2024) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Apache Kafka 4.3.1 is the current supported release — 5 versions in active support. Also see Apache ActiveMQ Classic end of life dates for related end-of-life information.
Currently Supported Apache Kafka Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (5)
| Release | Released | Support | Confluent Community software End of Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | (3 months ago) | Active | (in 1 year and 9 months) | 4.3.1 (2 months ago) |
| 4.2 | (6 months ago) | Active | (in 1 year and 6 months) | 4.2.1 (2 months ago) |
| 4.1 | (11 months ago) | Active | (in 1 year and 1 month) | 4.1.2 (5 months ago) |
| 4.0 | (1 year and 5 months ago) | Active | (in 9 months) | 4.0.2 (5 months ago) |
| 3.9 | (1 year and 9 months ago) | Active | (in 5 months) | 3.9.2 (6 months ago) |
Apache Kafka End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (25)
| Release | Released | Support | Confluent Community software End of Support | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 | (2 years ago) | (1 year and 9 months ago) | (in 3 months) | 3.8.1 (1 year and 9 months ago) |
| 3.7 | (2 years and 5 months ago) | (2 years ago) | (4 weeks ago) | 3.7.2 (1 year and 8 months ago) |
| 3.6 | (2 years and 10 months ago) | (2 years and 5 months ago) | (6 months ago) | 3.6.2 (2 years and 4 months ago) |
| 3.5 | (3 years and 2 months ago) | (2 years and 10 months ago) | (11 months ago) | 3.5.2 (2 years and 8 months ago) |
| 3.4 | (3 years and 6 months ago) | (3 years and 2 months ago) | (1 year and 3 months ago) | 3.4.1 (3 years and 2 months ago) |
| 3.3 | (3 years and 10 months ago) | (3 years and 6 months ago) | (1 year and 9 months ago) | 3.3.2 (3 years and 7 months ago) |
| 3.2 | (4 years and 3 months ago) | (3 years and 10 months ago) | (2 years and 1 month ago) | 3.2.3 (3 years and 11 months ago) |
| 3.1 | (4 years and 7 months ago) | (3 years and 11 months ago) | (2 years and 4 months ago) | 3.1.2 (3 years and 11 months ago) |
| 3.0 | (4 years and 11 months ago) | (3 years and 11 months ago) | (2 years and 9 months ago) | 3.0.2 (3 years and 11 months ago) |
| 2.8 | (5 years and 4 months ago) | (3 years and 11 months ago) | (3 years and 2 months ago) | 2.8.2 (3 years and 11 months ago) |
| 2.7 | (5 years and 8 months ago) | (4 years and 9 months ago) | (3 years and 6 months ago) | 2.7.2 (4 years and 10 months ago) |
| 2.6 | (6 years ago) | (4 years and 9 months ago) | (3 years and 10 months ago) | 2.6.3 (4 years and 9 months ago) |
| 2.5 | (6 years and 4 months ago) | (6 years ago) | (4 years and 3 months ago) | 2.5.1 (6 years ago) |
| 2.4 | (6 years and 8 months ago) | (6 years and 4 months ago) | (4 years and 7 months ago) | 2.4.1 (6 years and 5 months ago) |
| 2.3 | (7 years and 1 month ago) | (6 years and 8 months ago) | (5 years and 1 month ago) | 2.3.1 (6 years and 9 months ago) |
| 2.2 | (7 years and 5 months ago) | (6 years and 8 months ago) | (5 years and 4 months ago) | 2.2.2 (6 years and 8 months ago) |
| 2.1 | (7 years and 9 months ago) | (7 years and 5 months ago) | (5 years and 8 months ago) | 2.1.1 (7 years and 6 months ago) |
| 2.0 | (8 years ago) | (7 years and 9 months ago) | (6 years ago) | 2.0.1 (7 years and 9 months ago) |
| 1.1 | (8 years and 4 months ago) | (8 years ago) | (6 years and 4 months ago) | 1.1.1 (8 years and 1 month ago) |
| 1.0 | (8 years and 9 months ago) | (8 years and 1 month ago) | (6 years and 8 months ago) | 1.0.2 (8 years and 1 month ago) |
| 0.11 | (9 years and 1 month ago) | (8 years and 1 month ago) | (7 years ago) | 0.11.0.3 (8 years and 1 month ago) |
| 0.10 | (10 years and 3 months ago) | (8 years and 1 month ago) | (7 years and 5 months ago) | 0.10.2.2 (8 years and 1 month ago) |
| 0.9 | (10 years and 9 months ago) | (10 years and 3 months ago) | (8 years and 8 months ago) | 0.9.0.1 (10 years and 6 months ago) |
| 0.8 | (12 years and 8 months ago) | (10 years and 9 months ago) | Active | 0.8.2.2 (10 years and 10 months ago) |
| 0.7 | (14 years and 7 months ago) | (12 years and 8 months ago) | Active | 0.7.2 (13 years and 10 months ago) |
Apache Kafka End of Life & Support Summary
Which Apache Kafka Versions Are Currently Supported?
Apache Kafka currently has 5 supported releases. Apache Kafka 4.3.1 is the latest. Apache Kafka 4.2. Also see Apache Camel EOSL information for related end-of-life information.
Apache Kafka End of Life (EOL) Version History
25 Apache Kafka releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Apache Kafka 3.8 reached EOL on Nov 06, 2024. Apache Kafka 4.3.1 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.