Question 1

What happens when Sonarqube Server reaches end of life?

Accepted Answer

When Sonarqube Server reaches end of life, it stops receiving security patches, bug fixes, and new features. Currently, 8 Sonarqube Server versions are already EOL. The latest supported version is Sonarqube Server 2026.3, maintained until July 20, 2026. Running an EOL version exposes your systems to unpatched security vulnerabilities with no official fix available.

Question 2

Is Sonarqube Server 2026.3 still supported?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sonarqube Server 2026.3 is actively supported until July 20, 2026. It receives security patches and bug fixes. Check the version table above for the full list of supported Sonarqube Server releases and their exact end-of-life dates.

Question 3

Is it safe to use Sonarqube Server after end of life?

Accepted Answer

No. Running Sonarqube Server 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 Sonarqube Server release.

Question 4

How to upgrade from Sonarqube Server 2026.2 to Sonarqube Server 2026.x?

Accepted Answer

To upgrade Sonarqube Server from 2026.2 to 2026.3: (1) review the official migration guide for breaking changes, (2) test your application against the new version in a staging environment, (3) update dependencies that have version constraints, (4) run your full test suite, (5) deploy with a rollback plan. The earlier you start, the more time you have to resolve compatibility issues before EOL.

Question 5

When is the next Sonarqube Server LTS version?

Accepted Answer

Sonarqube Server 2026.1 is the current Long Term Support release, maintained until August 2, 2027. LTS versions are recommended for production deployments that prioritize long-term stability over new features. Plan your upgrades to coincide with LTS releases whenever possible.

Question 6

How long does Sonarqube Server support each version?

Accepted Answer

On average, Sonarqube Server supports each release for approximately 18 months (~1.5 years). LTS releases like Sonarqube Server 2026.1 have extended support windows — maintained until August 2, 2027. The exact EOL date for each version is listed in the table above.

Version	Released	Active support	EOL date	Until EOL	Latest	CVEs	Status
2026.3	May 21, 2026	Jul 20, 2026	Jul 20, 2026	in 41d	2026.3	—	EOL soon
2026.2	Mar 24, 2026	May 18, 2026	May 18, 2026	22d ago	2026.2.1	—	EOL
2026.1 LTS	Jan 30, 2026	Jan 30, 2027	Aug 2, 2027	in 419d	2026.1.3	—	Active
2025.6	Dec 12, 2025	—	No	—	2025.6.1	—	Active
2025.5	Sep 26, 2025	Dec 12, 2025	Dec 12, 2025	179d ago	2025.5	—	EOL
2025.4 LTS	Jul 30, 2025	Jul 30, 2026	Jan 30, 2027	in 235d	2025.4.7	—	Active
2025.3	May 30, 2025	Jul 29, 2025	Jul 29, 2025	315d ago	2025.3.1	—	EOL
2025.2	Mar 27, 2025	May 26, 2025	May 26, 2025	379d ago	2025.2.0	—	EOL
2025.1 LTS	Jan 23, 2025	Jan 23, 2026	Jul 1, 2026	in 22d	2025.1.8	—	EOL soon
10	Mar 30, 2023	Jan 20, 2025	Mar 26, 2025	440d ago	10.8.0	—	EOL
9 LTS	Jul 5, 2021	Mar 30, 2023	Jan 20, 2025	505d ago	9.9.8	—	EOL
8 LTS	Oct 15, 2019	Jul 5, 2021	Feb 7, 2023	1218d ago	8.9.10	—	EOL
7 LTS	Feb 2, 2018	Oct 16, 2019	May 4, 2021	1862d ago	7.9.6	—	EOL

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