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Apache Kafka is tracked by BlackTree as a server-side software product. Its lifecycle page separates release identity, maintenance and security boundaries using the publisher's registered source.
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Apache Kafka is tracked by BlackTree as a server-side software product. Its lifecycle page separates release identity, maintenance and security boundaries using the publisher's registered source.
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| Product | Apache Kafka |
|---|---|
| Release | 4.2 |
| End of Extended support | 4 March 2028 |
| Date precision | Day |
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Confluent Platform | Apache Kafka® | Release Date | Confluent Community Software End of Support | Confluent Enterprise Standard End of Support | Confluent Enterprise Platinum End of Support | 8.2.x | 4.2.x | March 04, 2026 | March 04, 2027 | March 04, 2028 | March 04, 2029
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