Apache Hive end of life dates
Apache Hive 4.2 is the newest release line, at 4.2.1 (24 Aug 2026). 1 line is still supported upstream: 4.2. 5 lines have reached end of life, most recently 3.1 on 8 Oct 2024. OSSeva ships patched builds for end-of-life Apache Hive 4.1, 4.0, 3.1 and 2.3.
- Latest release
- 4.2.1
- Supported lines
- 1
- End-of-life lines
- 5
- Next end of life
- None scheduled
Apache Hive release timeline
All Apache Hive versions and end-of-life dates
| Version | Released | Security Support | Latest | OSSeva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 10 months ago(23 Nov 2025) | Yes | 4.2.1 | – |
| 4.1 | 1 year and 2 months ago(31 Jul 2025) | Ended | 4.1.0 | Patched |
| 4.0 | 2 years and 6 months ago(29 Mar 2024) | Ended | 4.0.1 | Patched |
| 3.1 | 8 years and 2 months ago(30 Jul 2018) | Ended 2 years ago(8 Oct 2024) | 3.1.3 | Patched |
| 3.0 | 8 years and 4 months ago(21 May 2018) | Ended 2 years ago(8 Oct 2024) | 3.0.0 | – |
| 2.3 | 9 years and 2 months ago(17 Jul 2017) | Ended 2 years and 4 months ago(20 May 2024) | 2.3.10 | Patched |
Release and EOL dates come from the Apache Hive downloads page news (the community voted 2.x EOL on 2024-05-20 and 3.x EOL on 2024-10-08); no policy covers 4.x minors, so 4.0 and 4.1 have eolFrom null and are marked EOL only because they no longer receive releases. Checked 30 Sept 2026. Upstream policy: hive.apache.org. “Patched” marks end-of-life lines OSSeva ships signed, backported builds for.
Running an end-of-life Apache Hive version?
OSSeva keeps end-of-life Apache Hive 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.
Apache Hive extended supportApache Hive end of life: common questions
What is the latest Apache Hive version?
4.2.1, released 24 Aug 2026, on the 4.2 line.
Which Apache Hive versions are still supported?
4.2. 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 Hive version?
Yes. OSSeva ships signed builds with backported CVE fixes for Apache Hive 4.1, 4.0, 3.1 and 2.3 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 Hive?
Tell us the versions and the estate size. We will tell you whether to upgrade or keep it patched, and what each costs.