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Apache Kafka End of Life Dates

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Developers rely on a distributed event store and stream-processing platform to handle high-throughput and provides low-latency, fault-tolerant, and scalable data processing. Apache Kafka, an open-source system developed by the Apache Software Foundation, fits this need, written in Java and Scala. This powerful tool has been maintained and updated by the Apache Software Foundation since its inception, providing a robust platform for developers to build scalable and reliable data processing systems. With its ability to handle massive amounts of data, Apache Kafka has become a crucial component in many big data architectures, allowing developers to focus on building applications rather than worrying about the underlying infrastructure.

The end-of-life landscape for Apache Kafka is characterized by a large number of versions, with a total of 30 versions existing, out of which 25 are already end-of-life. Only 5 versions remain active, with the latest stable version being 4.3.0. The most recent version to reach end-of-life was 3.8, which occurred on 2024-11-06. Notably, there is no next scheduled end-of-life date, providing developers with a stable platform for their applications. This means that developers can continue to use and build upon the current versions without worrying about imminent end-of-life deadlines.

The security picture for Apache Kafka is remarkably clean, with a total of 0 CVEs tracked, and consequently, 0 critical CVEs. As a result, there is no most affected version, and no known vulnerabilities exist that could compromise the security of Apache Kafka. This pristine security record is a testament to the robustness and reliability of the platform, and the dedication of the Apache Software Foundation to maintaining a secure and stable system. With this in mind, developers can confidently build and deploy applications using Apache Kafka, without the need to worry about potential security risks or vulnerabilities, and focus on creating scalable and reliable data processing systems.

Last updated: Sep 7, 2026

VersionReleasedActive supportEOL dateUntil EOLLatestCVEsStatusAlert me
4.3 May 20, 2026—No—4.3.1—Active
4.2 Feb 17, 2026—No—4.2.1—Active
4.1 Sep 2, 2025—No—4.1.2—Active
4.0 Mar 18, 2025—No—4.0.2—Active
3.9 Nov 6, 2024—No—3.9.2—Active
3.8 Jul 26, 2024—Nov 6, 2024670d ago3.8.1—EOL
3.7 Feb 26, 2024—Jul 26, 2024773d ago3.7.2—EOL
3.6 Oct 3, 2023—Feb 27, 2024923d ago3.6.2—EOL
3.5 Jun 13, 2023—Oct 3, 20231070d ago3.5.2—EOL
3.4 Feb 6, 2023—Jun 13, 20231182d ago3.4.1—EOL
3.3 Sep 28, 2022—Feb 6, 20231309d ago3.3.2—EOL
3.2 May 9, 2022—Sep 28, 20221440d ago3.2.3—EOL
3.1 Jan 21, 2022—Sep 19, 20221449d ago3.1.2—EOL
3.0 Sep 20, 2021—Sep 19, 20221449d ago3.0.2—EOL
2.8 Apr 18, 2021—Sep 19, 20221449d ago2.8.2—EOL
2.7 Dec 19, 2020—Nov 15, 20211757d ago2.7.2—EOL
2.6 Aug 3, 2020—Nov 15, 20211757d ago2.6.3—EOL
2.5 Apr 14, 2020—Aug 10, 20202219d ago2.5.1—EOL
2.4 Dec 14, 2019—Apr 15, 20202336d ago2.4.1—EOL
2.3 Jun 24, 2019—Dec 16, 20192457d ago2.3.1—EOL
2.2 Mar 22, 2019—Dec 1, 20192472d ago2.2.2—EOL
2.1 Nov 20, 2018—Mar 22, 20192726d ago2.1.1—EOL
2.0 Jul 28, 2018—Nov 20, 20182848d ago2.0.1—EOL
1.1 Mar 28, 2018—Jul 30, 20182961d ago1.1.1—EOL
1.0 Oct 31, 2017—Jul 8, 20182983d ago1.0.2—EOL
0.11 Jun 28, 2017—Jul 2, 20182989d ago0.11.0.3—EOL
0.10 May 22, 2016—Jul 2, 20182989d ago0.10.2.2—EOL
0.9 Nov 23, 2015—May 22, 20163760d ago0.9.0.1—EOL
0.8 Dec 3, 2013—Nov 23, 20153941d ago0.8.2.2—EOL
0.7 Jan 4, 2012—Dec 3, 20134661d ago0.7.2—EOL

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