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Apache Kafka Version Support Timeline

Cycle
Release Date
Support Ends
EOL Date
Latest
Status
4.1
2025-09-02--4.1.1Active
4.0
2025-03-18-2025-09-024.0.1End of Life
3.9
2024-11-06-2025-03-183.9.1End of Life
3.8
2024-07-26-2024-11-063.8.1End of Life
3.7
2024-02-26-2024-07-263.7.2End of Life
3.6
2023-10-03-2024-02-273.6.2End of Life
3.5
2023-06-13-2023-10-033.5.2End of Life
3.4
2023-02-06-2023-06-133.4.1End of Life
3.3
2022-09-28-2023-02-063.3.2End of Life
3.2
2022-05-09-2022-09-283.2.3End of Life
3.1
2022-01-21-2022-09-193.1.2End of Life
3.0
2021-09-20-2022-09-193.0.2End of Life
2.8
2021-04-18-2022-09-192.8.2End of Life
2.7
2020-12-19-2021-11-152.7.2End of Life
2.6
2020-08-03-2021-11-152.6.3End of Life
2.5
2020-04-14-2020-08-102.5.1End of Life
2.4
2019-12-14-2020-04-152.4.1End of Life
2.3
2019-06-24-2019-12-162.3.1End of Life
2.2
2019-03-22-2019-12-012.2.2End of Life
2.1
2018-11-20-2019-03-222.1.1End of Life
2.0
2018-07-28-2018-11-202.0.1End of Life
1.1
2018-03-28-2018-07-301.1.1End of Life
1.0
2017-10-31-2018-07-081.0.2End of Life
0.11
2017-06-28-2018-07-020.11.0.3End of Life
0.10
2016-05-22-2018-07-020.10.2.2End of Life
0.9
2015-11-23-2016-05-220.9.0.1End of Life
0.8
2013-12-03-2015-11-230.8.2.2End of Life
0.7
2012-01-04-2013-12-030.7.2End of Life

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What is EOL?

EOL (End of Life) means the product no longer receives official updates, security patches, or technical support.

Why Track EOL?

Using unsupported software can lead to security vulnerabilities, compatibility issues, and compliance risks.

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