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GradleEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Tools & MonitoringLatest Version: 9.8.0Latest Release: Sep 23, 2026
Gradle is a flexible build automation tool supporting multi-language development and dependency management.
Support summary
Gradle has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
No announced EOL date is currently listed.
Supported cycles
2
0 lts
Versions
9
Latest Version
9.8.0
Active Support
1
EOL
7
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 12, 2012As of Sep 27, 2026
9Active · Date not announced
8Security · Date not announced
7EOL · Jul 31, 2025
6EOL · Feb 10, 2023
5EOL · Nov 8, 2019
4EOL · Nov 26, 2018
3EOL · Jun 14, 2017
2EOL · Aug 15, 2016
1EOL · Jul 1, 2014
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Jul 31, 2025 | Maintained | Date not announced | 9.8.0 | No | Active |
| 8 | Feb 10, 2023 | Jul 31, 2025 | Date not announced | 8.14.5 | No | Security |
| 7 | Apr 9, 2021 | Feb 10, 2023 | Jul 31, 2025 | 7.6.6 | No | EOL |
| 6 | Nov 8, 2019 | Apr 9, 2021 | Feb 10, 2023 | 6.9.4 | No | EOL |
| 5 | Nov 23, 2018 | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 8, 2019 | 5.6.4 | No | EOL |
| 4 | Jun 14, 2017 | Nov 26, 2018 | Nov 26, 2018 | 4.10.3 | No | EOL |
| 3 | Aug 15, 2016 | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 14, 2017 | 3.5.1 | No | EOL |
| 2 | Jul 1, 2014 | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 | 2.14.1 | No | EOL |
| 1 | Jun 12, 2012 | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 | 1.12.0 | No | EOL |
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<a href="https://eol.wiki/gradle/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/gradle.svg" alt="Gradle end-of-life status" height="20"></a>Frequently Asked Questions
Which versions of Gradle have reached end of life?
The following Gradle versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Gradle 7?
Gradle 7 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Gradle?
The latest version of Gradle is 9.8.0, released in the 9 release cycle.
How many versions of Gradle are currently supported?
Gradle currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 9, 8.
When does Gradle 9 reach end of life?
Gradle 9 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Gradle reaches end of life?
When a Gradle version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.