Apache Log4j End of Life (EOL) Dates and End of Support (EOS) Dates

Latest Release: 2.26.1 (July 02, 2026)

3 Apache Log4j versions have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS), including Apache Log4j 2.12 (EOL date: Dec 14, 2021) — no longer receiving security updates or patches. Apache Log4j 2.26.1 is the current supported release. Also see Dependency-Track lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.

Apache Log4j end of life dates timeline — release schedule chart of the 4 most recent Apache Log4j versions, mapping security support windows against their EOL dates — Apache Log4j end of life dates and end of support (EOS) dates shown as a release schedule — support windows for the 4 most recent Apache Log4j releases. Each bar runs from the release date to the end of security support, with the dashed line marking today. Exact Apache Log4j EOL, EOS and EOSL dates for every version are listed in the tables below.

Currently Supported Apache Log4j Releases - Active EOS/EOSL Support (1)

Release	Released	Supported	Latest
2	Jul 12, 2014 (12 years and 1 month ago)	Active	2.26.1 2026-07-02 (1 month and 3 weeks ago)

Apache Log4j End of Life (EOL) Releases - No Longer Supported (3)

Release	Released	Supported	Latest
2.12	Jun 26, 2019 (7 years and 1 month ago)	Dec 14, 2021 (4 years and 8 months ago)	2.12.4 2021-12-28 (4 years and 7 months ago)
2.3	May 10, 2015 (11 years and 3 months ago)	Sep 20, 2015 (10 years and 11 months ago)	2.3.2 2021-12-29 (4 years and 7 months ago)
1	Jan 08, 2001 (25 years and 7 months ago)	Oct 15, 2015 (10 years and 10 months ago)	1.2.17 2012-05-06 (14 years and 3 months ago)

Apache Log4j End of Life & Support Summary

Which Apache Log4j Versions Are Currently Supported?

Apache Log4j currently has 1 supported release. Apache Log4j 2.26.1 is the latest. Also see Dropwizard lifecycle dates for related end-of-life information.

Apache Log4j End of Life (EOL) Version History

3 Apache Log4j releases have reached End of Life (EOL) and End of Support (EOS) — no longer receiving updates or patches. Apache Log4j 2.12 reached EOL on Dec 14, 2021. Apache Log4j 2.26.1 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.