Apache Groovy 2.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Groovy 2.5 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
101 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Groovy 5.0. Check your versiongroovy --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Groovy release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 May 2018 | — |
| End of life | 30 Apr 2026 | 0.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.5.23 · 19 Aug 2023 | final |
Where to go from 2.5
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 2.5 still safe to use?
Apache Groovy 2.5 reached end of life on 30 Apr 2026, 101 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Groovy 2.5?
Yes — the final release (2.5.23) 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 2.5 to?
Upgrade to Apache Groovy 5.0, the newest actively supported branch.