Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 3.12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 3.12 reached end of life on 17 Mar 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 May 2023 | 3y 5mo ago |
| Security Support ended | 17 Mar 2025 | 1y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 3.12
Recommended target: Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 4.3.
The newest actively supported branch is Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 4.3 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 3.12 still safe to use?
Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 3.12 reached end of life on 17 Mar 2025, 567 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 3.12?
Yes — the final release (3.12) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 3.12 to?
Upgrade to Amazon MQ for RabbitMQ 4.3, the newest actively supported branch.