SonarQube Community Build 9 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
SonarQube Community Build 9 reached end of life on 20 Jan 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the SonarQube Community Build release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Jul 2021 | — |
| End of life | 20 Jan 2025 | 1.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 9.9.8.100196 · 2 Dec 2024 | final |
Where to go from 9
Recommended target: SonarQube Community Build 26.
The newest actively supported branch is SonarQube Community Build 26 (latest release 26.8.0.126808).
Frequently asked questions
Is SonarQube Community Build 9 still safe to use?
SonarQube Community Build 9 reached end of life on 20 Jan 2025, 566 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download SonarQube Community Build 9?
Yes — the final release (9.9.8.100196) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade SonarQube Community Build 9 to?
Upgrade to SonarQube Community Build 26, the newest actively supported branch.