Java 6
- End of life
- Released 12 Dec 2006
- End of life 31 Dec 2018
- Latest 6u211
Is Java 6 still supported?
Reached end of life on 31 Dec 2018 (7.5 years ago).
Today
- Released 12 Dec 2006
- End of life 31 Dec 2018
Release details
- Product
- Java
- Version
- 6
- Release date
- 12 Dec 2006
- Latest update
- 6u211 · 16 Oct 2018
- Long-term support
- No
- Supported until
- 31 Dec 2018
- Status
- End of life
- Release notes
- oracle.com ↗
Other Java releases
Supported now
Frequently asked questions
When does Java 6 reach end of life?
Java 6 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2018.
Is Java 6 still supported?
No. Java 6 no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to Java 25 LTS.
What is the latest version of Java 6?
The latest Java 6 release is 6u211, released on 16 Oct 2018.
When was Java 6 released?
Java 6 was released on 12 Dec 2006.
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