Apache Cassandra latest version & end-of-life dates

Latest version, released Aug 7, 2026 (2 months ago) Supported

Apache Cassandra currently has 3 supported releases and 2 that have reached end of life. The newest is Apache Cassandra 5.0, released Sep 5, 2024, now at 5.0.9. New releases come out about every 2 years, and each is supported for about 8 years.

Support timeline

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5.0 4.1 4.0
Supported Today + 2 older branches below

Supported versions

BranchReleasedLatestStatusEnd of life
5.0 Sep 5, 2024 5.0.9
Aug 7, 2026
Supported Not announced
4.1 Dec 13, 2022 4.1.12
Aug 7, 2026
Supported Not announced
4.0 Jul 26, 2021 4.0.21
Aug 7, 2026
Supported Not announced
2 end-of-life versions
BranchReleasedFinal versionEnd of life
3.11 Jun 23, 2017 3.11.19 Sep 5, 2024
3.0 Nov 9, 2015 3.0.32 Sep 5, 2024

Quick answers

What is the latest version of Apache Cassandra?
The latest version of Apache Cassandra is 5.0.9, released on August 7, 2026.
Which versions of Apache Cassandra are still supported?
Apache Cassandra 5.0, 4.1 and 4.0 are currently supported.

Release history

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  1. 5.0.9
  2. 4.1.12
  3. 4.0.21
  4. 3.11.19
  5. 3.0.32

Every version's release date is on its branch page.

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