ElasticSearch
Distributed, RESTful search and analytics engine.
The license is not an approved open-source license. Read it before you rely on the app.
- GitHub stars
- 78,248
- License
- SSPL-1.0
- Latest release
- v9.5.5
6 October 2026 - Last commit
- 13 October 2026
- Runs on
- Java
Commits per month, last 12 months
13,782 commits
How to self-host ElasticSearch
ElasticSearch runs on Java. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is ElasticSearch free?
ElasticSearch's source code is available under SSPL-1.0, which is not an approved open-source license. It may restrict commercial use or redistribution, so read the license before you depend on it.
Can I self-host ElasticSearch?
Yes. ElasticSearch runs on Java. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
Is ElasticSearch still maintained?
The last change to ElasticSearch's code was on 13 October 2026, with 13782 commits in the last 12 months.
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