As of 2026, the JUnit ecosystem has evolved significantly. While junit-platform-runner is still available, newer projects may find better support in , which requires Java 17+ and provides modern foundations for JVM testing. If your environment supports the JUnit Platform natively, you typically do not need this runner and should instead use the JUnit Platform Suite Engine .
org.junit.platform junit-platform-runner 1.14.4 test Use code with caution. Gradle ( build.gradle ) junit-platform-runner jar download
Run JUnit 5 (Jupiter) tests in an IDE or build tool that only supports JUnit 4. As of 2026, the JUnit ecosystem has evolved significantly
You can browse and download specific versions manually from the JUnit Platform Runner on Maven Central . For a clear overview of all available versions
For a clear overview of all available versions and their release dates (such as the recent v1.14.4 ), visit the JUnit Platform Runner at MVNRepository . How to Add the Dependency
If you are using a build management tool, it is highly recommended to let the tool handle the download rather than manually placing JAR files in your classpath. Use the following snippets for your project configuration: Maven ( pom.xml )
The safest and most reliable way to obtain the JAR is through the , where all official JUnit artifacts are hosted.