Apache Struts 2.1 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Apache Struts 2.1 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 Struts 7.Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Struts release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 29 Oct 2007 | — |
| End of life | — | years ago |
| Latest release | 2.1.8.1 · 2 Oct 2009 | final |
Where to go from 2.1
Recommended target: Apache Struts 7.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Struts 7 (latest release 7.3.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Struts 2.1 still safe to use?
Apache Struts 2.1 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 Struts 2.1?
Yes — the final release (2.1.8.1) 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 Struts 2.1 to?
Upgrade to Apache Struts 7, the newest actively supported branch.