Apache Maven 3.8 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Maven 3.8 reached end of life on 14 Jun 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
421 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Maven 3.9. Check your versionmvn --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Maven release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 30 Mar 2021 | — |
| End of life | 14 Jun 2025 | 1.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.8.9 · 14 Jun 2025 | final |
Where to go from 3.8
Recommended target: Apache Maven 3.9.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Maven 3.9 (latest release 3.9.16).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Maven 3.8 still safe to use?
Apache Maven 3.8 reached end of life on 14 Jun 2025, 421 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Maven 3.8?
Yes — the final release (3.8.9) 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 Maven 3.8 to?
Upgrade to Apache Maven 3.9, the newest actively supported branch.