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Alibaba DragonwellEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
Runtimes & JDKsLatest Version: 11.0.32.28Latest Release: Sep 18, 2026
Alibaba Dragonwell is a free, production-ready OpenJDK distribution by Alibaba, optimized for cloud workloads.
Support summary
Alibaba Dragonwell currently has supported cycles. Track the next EOL date and validate upgrades before your change window.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Sep 30, 2027
Alibaba Dragonwell 17 · 368 days left
Supported cycles
4
5 lts
Versions
5
Latest Version
11.0.32.28
Active Support
4
EOL
1
Lifecycle Timeline
Jun 24, 2019As of Sep 27, 2026
25Active · Sep 30, 2029
21Active · Nov 30, 2029
17Active · Sep 30, 2027
11Active · Sep 30, 2027
8EOL · Jun 30, 2026
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | Sep 24, 2025 | Maintained | Sep 30, 2029 | 25.0.4.0.4+7 | Yes | Active |
| 21 | Nov 24, 2023 | Maintained | Nov 30, 2029 | 21.0.12.0.12+8 | Yes | Active |
| 17 | Oct 18, 2021 | Maintained | Sep 30, 2027 | 17.0.20.0.21+8 | Yes | Active |
| 11 | Jul 20, 2020 | Maintained | Sep 30, 2027 | 11.0.32.28 | Yes | Active |
| 8 | Jun 24, 2019 | Ended | Jun 30, 2026 | 8.30.29 | Yes | EOL |
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Which versions of Alibaba Dragonwell have reached end of life?
The following Alibaba Dragonwell versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 8. It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Alibaba Dragonwell 8?
Alibaba Dragonwell 8 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Alibaba Dragonwell?
The latest version of Alibaba Dragonwell is 11.0.32.28, released in the 11 release cycle.
How many versions of Alibaba Dragonwell are currently supported?
Alibaba Dragonwell currently has 4 actively supported version(s): 25, 21, 17, 11.
When does Alibaba Dragonwell 25 reach end of life?
Alibaba Dragonwell 25 is scheduled to reach end of life on Sep 30, 2029.
What should I do when Alibaba Dragonwell reaches end of life?
When a Alibaba Dragonwell version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.