Supported
Apache Kafka 4.4 end-of-life and support dates
Apache Kafka 4.4 extended support ends on 2028-10-27. That is 717 days from today.
Scope: software releaseListed under Apache KafkaAs of 2026-11-10
Lifecycle timeline
- 2026-10-13 — Release date · General availability
- 2028-10-27 — Extended support end · End of extended support
When is Apache Kafka 4.4 end of life?
Apache Kafka 4.4 extended support ends on 2028-10-27.
Source: Apache Kafka supported releases
Is Apache Kafka 4.4 still supported?
Yes. Apache Kafka 4.4 is inside its published support window; extended support ends on 2028-10-27.
Source: Apache Kafka supported releases
Why this status?
“Extended support end” (end-of-extended-support, 2028-10-27, confirmed) is in the future — the release is inside its published support window.
Evidence
- Apache Kafka supported releases Official · checked 2026-11-10
- endoflife.date product data independent-open · checked 2026-11-10
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