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

Latest Release: 2.26.0 (May 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 2.26.0 is the current supported release. Check MetalLB EOSL information for similar software lifecycle data.

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

Release	Released	Supported	Latest
2	Jul 12, 2014 (11 years and 10 months ago)	Active	2.26.0 2026-05-02 (2 weeks and 6 days ago)

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

Release	Released	Supported	Latest
2.12	Jun 26, 2019 (6 years and 10 months ago)	Dec 14, 2021 (4 years and 5 months ago)	2.12.4 2021-12-28 (4 years and 4 months ago)
2.3	May 10, 2015 (11 years ago)	Sep 20, 2015 (10 years and 8 months ago)	2.3.2 2021-12-29 (4 years and 4 months ago)
1	Jan 08, 2001 (25 years and 4 months ago)	Oct 15, 2015 (10 years and 7 months ago)	1.2.17 2012-05-06 (14 years ago)

Apache Log4j End of Life & Support Summary

Which Apache Log4j Versions Are Currently Supported?

Apache Log4j currently has 1 supported release. Apache Log4j 2.26.0 is the latest.

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 2.26.0 is the recommended upgrade for users still on End of Life versions.