Question 1

What happens when Dropwizard reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Dropwizard reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 8 Dropwizard versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Dropwizard 5.0. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Dropwizard 5.0 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Dropwizard 5.0 is actively supported. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Dropwizard releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Dropwizard after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Dropwizard after EOL is not safe for production systems. Once a version reaches end of life, newly discovered CVEs are published publicly but never patched — leaving your systems permanently exposed. The only safe path is upgrading to an actively supported Dropwizard release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Dropwizard 4.0 to Dropwizard 5.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Dropwizard from 4.0 to 5.0, start by reviewing the official migration guide for breaking changes and deprecated APIs. Update any dependencies that pin to a specific major version, then test your application against the new release in a staging environment. Run your full test suite before deploying, and always prepare a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before your current version reaches end of life.

Question 5

When is the next Dropwizard LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Not all Dropwizard releases have a designated LTS status. Check the version table above — LTS releases are marked with an "LTS" badge. Refer to the official Dropwizard release policy for information on upcoming long-term support versions.

Question 6

How long does Dropwizard support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Dropwizard supports each release for approximately 33 months (~2.8 years).  The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
5.0	Sep 16, 2025	—	No	—	5.0.2	—	Active
4.0	Mar 30, 2023	—	Jan 31, 2026	165d ago	4.0.17	—	EOL
3.0	Mar 30, 2023	—	Jan 31, 2026	165d ago	3.0.17	—	EOL
2.1	May 23, 2022	—	Jan 31, 2024	896d ago	2.1.12	—	EOL
2.0	Dec 10, 2019	—	Jan 31, 2023	1261d ago	2.0.35	—	EOL
1.3	Mar 14, 2018	—	Dec 31, 2020	2022d ago	1.3.29	—	EOL
1.2	Oct 6, 2017	—	Yes	—	1.2.9	—	EOL
1.1	Mar 22, 2017	—	Yes	—	1.1.8	—	EOL
1.0	Jul 27, 2016	—	Yes	—	1.0.9	—	EOL

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