Apache Ant 1.9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Ant 1.9 reached end of life on 19 Jun 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
781 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Ant 1.10. Check your versionant -version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Ant release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Mar 2013 | — |
| End of life | 19 Jun 2024 | 2.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 1.9.16 · 13 Jul 2021 | final |
Where to go from 1.9
Recommended target: Apache Ant 1.10.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Ant 1.10 (latest release 1.10.17).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Ant 1.9 still safe to use?
Apache Ant 1.9 reached end of life on 19 Jun 2024, 781 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Ant 1.9?
Yes — the final release (1.9.16) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache Ant 1.9 to?
Upgrade to Apache Ant 1.10, the newest actively supported branch.