GraalVM Community Edition 21 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
GraalVM Community Edition 21 reached end of life on 19 Mar 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the GraalVM Community Edition release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 Sept 2023 | — |
| End of life | 19 Mar 2024 | 2.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 21.0.2 · 16 Jan 2024 | final |
Where to go from 21
Recommended target: GraalVM Community Edition 25.
The newest actively supported branch is GraalVM Community Edition 25 (latest release 25.2.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is GraalVM Community Edition 21 still safe to use?
GraalVM Community Edition 21 reached end of life on 19 Mar 2024, 873 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download GraalVM Community Edition 21?
Yes — the final release (21.0.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade GraalVM Community Edition 21 to?
Upgrade to GraalVM Community Edition 25, the newest actively supported branch.