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Java 16

  • End of life
  • Released 16 Mar 2021
  • End of life 14 Sep 2021
  • Latest 16.0.2

Is Java 16 still supported?

Reached end of life on 14 Sep 2021 (5 years ago).

  1. Released 16 Mar 2021
  2. End of life 14 Sep 2021
Upgrade to Java 25 LTS Supported until 30 Sep 2030 →

Release details

Product
Java
Version
16
Release date
16 Mar 2021
Latest update
16.0.2 · 20 Jul 2021
Long-term support
No
Supported until
14 Sep 2021
Status
End of life

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Frequently asked questions

When does Java 16 reach end of life?

Java 16 reached end of life on 14 Sep 2021.

Is Java 16 still supported?

No. Java 16 no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to Java 25 LTS.

What is the latest version of Java 16?

The latest Java 16 release is 16.0.2, released on 20 Jul 2021.

When was Java 16 released?

Java 16 was released on 16 Mar 2021.

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