Download ActiveMQ
These are the current ActiveMQ releases. For prior releases, please see the past releases page.
It is important to verify the integrity of the files you download.
Summary Table of ActiveMQ Series Status
| Series | Status | Latest Patch Version | Date of Release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.2.x | Stable - Supported | 6.2.6 | May 31st, 2026 |
| 6.1.x | Deprecated | 6.1.8 | Oct 22nd, 2025 |
| 6.0.x | Deprecated | 6.0.1 | Dec 3rd, 2023 |
| 5.19.x | Stable - Supported | 5.19.7 | May 31st, 2026 |
| 5.18.x | Deprecated | 5.18.7 | Mar 19th, 2025 |
| 5.17.x | Deprecated | 5.17.7 | Mar 20th, 2025 |
| 5.16.x | Deprecated | 5.16.8 | Mar 22nd, 2025 |
| 5.15.x | Deprecated | 5.15.16 | Oct 26th, 2023 |
| 5.14.x | Deprecated | 5.14.5 | Apr 25th, 2017 |
| 5.13.x | Deprecated | 5.13.5 | Dec 16th, 2016 |
| 5.12.x | Deprecated | 5.12.3 | Feb 3rd, 2016 |
| 5.11.x | Deprecated | 5.11.4 | Feb 3rd, 2016 |
Status Descriptions
Stable - Supported: Actively supported and recommended for production use. This version receives regular updates, including new features, security patches, and bug fixes.
Deprecated: Reached end-of-life and is no longer maintained. Deprecated versions do not receive updates. Not recommended for new deployments; users are encouraged to upgrade to a stable version for ongoing support.
ActiveMQ Classic 6.2.6 (May 31st, 2026)
Release Notes | Release Page | Documentation | Java compatibility: 17+
| Platform | Download | SHA512 | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | apache-activemq-6.2.6-bin.zip | SHA512 | ASC |
| Unix/Linux/Cygwin | apache-activemq-6.2.6-bin.tar.gz | SHA512 | ASC |
| Source | activemq-parent-6.2.6-source-release.zip | SHA512 | ASC |
ActiveMQ Classic 5.19.7 (May 31st, 2026)
Release Notes | Release Page | Documentation | Java compatibility: 11+
| Platform | Download | SHA512 | Signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | apache-activemq-5.19.7-bin.zip | SHA512 | ASC |
| Unix/Linux/Cygwin | apache-activemq-5.19.7-bin.tar.gz | SHA512 | ASC |
| Source | activemq-parent-5.19.7-source-release.zip | SHA512 | ASC |
Verify the Integrity of Downloads
It is essential that you verify the integrity of the downloaded files using the ASC signature or SHA checksum.
The ASC signatures can be verified using PGP or GPG. Begin by following these steps:
- Download the KEYS file.
- Download the
.ascsignature for the relevant distribution file. - Verify the signature:
$ gpg --import KEYS $ gpg --verify <file-name>.asc <file-name>
Alternatively you can verify the SHA-512 checksum of the file:
$ sha512sum -c <file-name>.sha512