Gerrit 2.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gerrit 2.16 reached end of life on 1 Jun 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,260 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Gerrit 3.14. Check your versionjava -jar gerrit.war version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Gerrit release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Nov 2018 | — |
| End of life | 1 Jun 2020 | 6.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 2.16.28 · 19 Nov 2021 | final |
Where to go from 2.16
Recommended target: Gerrit 3.14.
The newest actively supported branch is Gerrit 3.14 (latest release 3.14.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerrit 2.16 still safe to use?
Gerrit 2.16 reached end of life on 1 Jun 2020, 2,260 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gerrit 2.16?
Yes — the final release (2.16.28) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Gerrit 2.16 to?
Upgrade to Gerrit 3.14, the newest actively supported branch.