Apache HBase end of life dates
Apache HBase 3.0 is the newest release line, at 3.0.0 (5 Aug 2026). 3 lines are still supported upstream: 3.0, 2.6 and 2.5. 4 lines have reached end of life, most recently 2.4 on 25 May 2024. OSSeva ships patched builds for end-of-life Apache HBase 2.4, 2.3, 1.7 and 2.2.
- Latest release
- 3.0.0
- Supported lines
- 3
- End-of-life lines
- 4
- Next end of life
- None scheduled
Apache HBase release timeline
All Apache HBase versions and end-of-life dates
| Version | Released | Service Status | Latest | OSSeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0 | 2 months ago(5 Aug 2026) | Yes | 3.0.0 | – |
| 2.6 | 2 years and 4 months ago(17 May 2024) | Yes | 2.6.6 | – |
| 2.5 | 4 years and 1 month ago(31 Aug 2022) | Yes | 2.5.15 | – |
| 2.4 | 5 years and 10 months ago(15 Dec 2020) | Ended 2 years and 4 months ago(25 May 2024) | 2.4.18 | Patched |
| 2.3 | 6 years and 3 months ago(13 Jul 2020) | Ended 4 years and 11 months ago(19 Oct 2021) | 2.3.7 | Patched |
| 1.7 | 5 years and 4 months ago(12 Jun 2021) | Ended 4 years and 2 months ago(9 Aug 2022) | 1.7.2 | Patched |
| 2.2 | 7 years and 2 months ago(25 Jul 2019) | Ended 5 years and 5 months ago(19 Apr 2021) | 2.2.7 | Patched |
Lifecycle data from endoflife.date (MIT licence), refreshed 30 Sept 2026. Upstream policy: hbase.apache.org. “Patched” marks end-of-life lines OSSeva ships signed, backported builds for.
Running an end-of-life Apache HBase version?
OSSeva keeps end-of-life Apache HBase patched with signed builds and backported CVE fixes, documents it for your auditor, and can run it for you, so the upgrade happens on your schedule rather than the project’s.
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What is the latest Apache HBase version?
3.0.0, released 5 Aug 2026, on the 3.0 line. Other supported lines: 2.6 and 2.5.
Which Apache HBase versions are still supported?
3.0, 2.6 and 2.5. Every other line has reached end of life, per the dates in the table above.
Can I get security patches for an end-of-life Apache HBase version?
Yes. OSSeva ships signed builds with backported CVE fixes for Apache HBase 2.4, 2.3, 1.7 and 2.2 after upstream support ends, on the Patch, Assure and Operate tiers, so you can stay on the version you run while you plan the upgrade.
Still running an end-of-life Apache HBase?
Tell us the versions and the estate size. We will tell you whether to upgrade or keep it patched, and what each costs.