Supported
Apache Software Foundation Kafka · 4.3
Inside the published support window.
Scope: software releaseAs of 2026-08-01
Lifecycle timeline
- 2026-05-20 — Release date · General availability
- 2028-06-17 — Extended support end · End of extended support
Why this status?
“Extended support end” (end-of-extended-support, 2028-06-17, confirmed) is in the future — the release is inside its published support window.
Evidence
- Apache Kafka supported releases Official · checked 2026-08-01
- endoflife.date product data independent-open · checked 2026-08-01
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