Apache Solr 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache Solr 6 reached end of life on 13 Mar 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,706 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache Solr 10. Check your versionbin/solr version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache Solr release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Apr 2016 | — |
| End of life | 13 Mar 2019 | 7.4 years ago |
| Latest release | 6.6.6 · 1 Apr 2019 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Apache Solr 10.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache Solr 10 (latest release 10.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache Solr 6 still safe to use?
Apache Solr 6 reached end of life on 13 Mar 2019, 2,706 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache Solr 6?
Yes — the final release (6.6.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache Solr 6 to?
Upgrade to Apache Solr 10, the newest actively supported branch.