End of life
Apache Tomcat 6 end-of-life and support dates
Apache Tomcat 6 reached end of support on 2016-12-31. That was 3601 days ago.
Scope: software releaseListed under Apache TomcatAs of 2026-11-10
Lifecycle timeline
- 2006-10-21 — Release date · General availability
- 2016-12-31 — End of support · End of standard support
When is Apache Tomcat 6 end of life?
Apache Tomcat 6 reached end of support on 2016-12-31.
Source: Apache Tomcat versions
Is Apache Tomcat 6 still supported?
No. Support ended on 2016-12-31.
Source: Apache Tomcat versions
What should I upgrade to?
The cited source lists this release as still supported:
- 9.0 — support ends 2027-03-31
Confirm Apache's upgrade path for your edition and contract before planning change work.
Why this status?
“End of support” (end-of-standard-support, 2016-12-31, confirmed) has passed and no later support phase is published.
Evidence
- Apache Tomcat versions Official · checked 2026-11-10
- endoflife.date product data independent-open · checked 2026-11-10
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