Apache Pulsar 2.9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Apache Pulsar 2.9 reached end of life on 20 Dec 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Pulsar release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 20 Dec 2021 | — |
| End of life | 20 Dec 2022 | 3.6 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 20 Dec 2022 | over |
| Latest release | 2.9.5 · 20 Apr 2023 | final |
Where to go from 2.9
Recommended target: Apache Pulsar 4.2 (supported until 24 Sept 2026).
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Pulsar 4.2 (latest release 4.2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Pulsar 2.9 still safe to use?
Apache Pulsar 2.9 reached end of life on 20 Dec 2022, 1,328 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Pulsar 2.9?
Yes — the final release (2.9.5) 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 Pulsar 2.9 to?
Upgrade to Apache Pulsar 4.2, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 24 Sept 2026).