Apache Lucene 7 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Apache Lucene 7 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 Lucene 10.Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Lucene release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Sept 2017 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 7.7.3 · 24 Apr 2020 | final |
Where to go from 7
Recommended target: Apache Lucene 10.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Lucene 10 (latest release 10.5.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Lucene 7 still safe to use?
Apache Lucene 7 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 Lucene 7?
Yes — the final release (7.7.3) 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 Lucene 7 to?
Upgrade to Apache Lucene 10, the newest actively supported branch.