Apache Kafka 3.9.0, released on November 7, 2024, is the last version to support ZooKeeper. The community provides approximately one year of support for minor releases. After that, you must migrate to a KRaft-based cluster to get the latest updates and features.
Don't wait! Start planning your migration to KRaft today to ensure your Apache Kafka clusters remain secure, performant, and supported.
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