Gradle 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gradle 3 reached end of life on 14 Jun 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
3,343 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Gradle 9. Check your versiongradle --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Gradle release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Aug 2016 | — |
| End of life | 14 Jun 2017 | 9.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.5.1 · 16 Jun 2017 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Gradle 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Gradle 9 (latest release 9.7.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gradle 3 still safe to use?
Gradle 3 reached end of life on 14 Jun 2017, 3,343 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gradle 3?
Yes — the final release (3.5.1) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Gradle 3 to?
Upgrade to Gradle 9, the newest actively supported branch.