Gerrit 3.5 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gerrit 3.5 reached end of life on 19 May 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,178 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 | 6 Dec 2021 | — |
| End of life | 19 May 2023 | 3.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.5.6 · 8 May 2023 | final |
Where to go from 3.5
Recommended target: Gerrit 3.14.
The newest actively supported branch is Gerrit 3.14 (latest release 3.14.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerrit 3.5 still safe to use?
Gerrit 3.5 reached end of life on 19 May 2023, 1,178 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gerrit 3.5?
Yes — the final release (3.5.6) 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 3.5 to?
Upgrade to Gerrit 3.14, the newest actively supported branch.