Alibaba Dragonwell 11 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
Alibaba Dragonwell 11 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2027.
417 days of security support left
11.0.31.27 latest release
84% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 20 Jul 2020 → 30 Sept 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the Alibaba Dragonwell release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Jul 2020 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 30 Sept 2027 | in 417 days |
| Latest release | 11.0.31.27 · 15 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
Moving to Alibaba Dragonwell 25 extends security support by about 731 days.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alibaba Dragonwell 25 | 30 Sept 2029 | 1,148 | +731 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 21 | 30 Nov 2029 | 1,209 | +792 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 17 | 30 Sept 2027 | 417 | 0 days |
| Alibaba Dragonwell 11 | 30 Sept 2027 | 417 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does Alibaba Dragonwell 11 reach end of life?
Alibaba Dragonwell 11 reaches end of life on 30 Sept 2027 — 417 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is Alibaba Dragonwell 11 still supported?
Yes. Alibaba Dragonwell 11 is currently maintained. Latest release: 11.0.31.27, published 15 May 2026.
What happens when Alibaba Dragonwell 11 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 30 Sept 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from Alibaba Dragonwell 11?
417 days. Moving to Alibaba Dragonwell 25 instead buys roughly 731 more days of security support.