EOL.WikiEOL.Wiki
← ← Back to all products

Apache ShardingSphereEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status

Active
MiddlewareLatest Version: 5.5.3Latest Release: Feb 28, 2026

Apache ShardingSphere is an open-source distributed database ecosystem providing data sharding, read/write splitting, encryption, and a database-plus architecture via JDBC and Proxy.

Support summary

Apache ShardingSphere currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.

What do EOL and support statuses mean?

Next EOL

No announced EOL date is currently listed.

Supported cycles

1

0 lts

Versions

8

Latest Version

5.5.3

Active Support

1

EOL

7

Lifecycle Timeline

Jan 13, 2020As of Sep 27, 2026
5.5Active · Date not announced
5.4EOL · Ended; date not announced
5.3EOL · Ended; date not announced
5.2EOL · Ended; date not announced
5.1EOL · Ended; date not announced
5.0EOL · Ended; date not announced
4.1EOL · Ended; date not announced
4.0EOL · Ended; date not announced
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

ReleaseRelease DateActive SupportEOLLatest VersionLTSStatus
5.5Apr 30, 2024MaintainedDate not announced5.5.3No
Active
5.4Jul 8, 2023EndedEnded; date not announced5.4.1No
EOL
5.3Jan 8, 2023EndedEnded; date not announced5.3.2No
EOL
5.2Sep 8, 2022EndedEnded; date not announced5.2.1No
EOL
5.1Feb 16, 2022EndedEnded; date not announced5.1.2No
EOL
5.0Nov 10, 2021EndedEnded; date not announced5.0.0No
EOL
4.1May 21, 2020EndedEnded; date not announced4.1.1No
EOL
4.0Jan 13, 2020EndedEnded; date not announced4.0.1No
EOL

Data sources

Last verified

Jun 24, 2026

Community-maintained lifecycle data. Verify against official release notes before production migration.

Embed this badge

Apache ShardingSphere end-of-life support status badge

Show Apache ShardingSphere's live support status in your README, docs, or dashboard. The badge is a static SVG served from eol.wiki and follows the lifecycle data above.

Markdown

[![Apache ShardingSphere end-of-life status](https://eol.wiki/badge/shardingsphere.svg)](https://eol.wiki/shardingsphere/)

HTML

<a href="https://eol.wiki/shardingsphere/"><img src="https://eol.wiki/badge/shardingsphere.svg" alt="Apache ShardingSphere end-of-life status" height="20"></a>
All badges & lifecycle API →

Frequently Asked Questions

Which versions of Apache ShardingSphere have reached end of life?
The following Apache ShardingSphere versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 5.4, 5.3, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.1, 4.0. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Apache ShardingSphere 5.4?
Apache ShardingSphere 5.4 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 Apache ShardingSphere?
The latest version of Apache ShardingSphere is 5.5.3, released in the 5.5 release cycle.
How many versions of Apache ShardingSphere are currently supported?
Apache ShardingSphere currently has 1 actively supported version(s): 5.5.
When does Apache ShardingSphere 5.5 reach end of life?
Apache ShardingSphere 5.5 does not have a specific end-of-life date announced yet.
What should I do when Apache ShardingSphere reaches end of life?
When a Apache ShardingSphere 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.