Apache Groovy 2.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Apache Groovy 2.4 is past end of life. The vendor has not published a dated end-of-support announcement for this branch; newer branches have documented dates that are already past.
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Groovy 5.0.Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Groovy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Jan 2015 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 2.4.21 · 30 Nov 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2.4
Recommended target: Apache Groovy 5.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Groovy 5.0 (latest release 5.0.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Groovy 2.4 still safe to use?
Apache Groovy 2.4 reached end of life on —, 0 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Groovy 2.4?
Yes — the final release (2.4.21) 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 Groovy 2.4 to?
Upgrade to Apache Groovy 5.0, the newest actively supported branch.