Apache CouchDB 3.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache CouchDB 3.3 reached end of life on 5 May 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
461 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache CouchDB 3.5. Check your versioncurl -s http://localhost:5984/ | jq -r '.version'
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache CouchDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 28 Dec 2022 | — |
| End of life | 5 May 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.3.3 · 4 Dec 2023 | final |
Where to go from 3.3
Recommended target: Apache CouchDB 3.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache CouchDB 3.5 (latest release 3.5.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache CouchDB 3.3 still safe to use?
Apache CouchDB 3.3 reached end of life on 5 May 2025, 461 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache CouchDB 3.3?
Yes — the final release (3.3.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache CouchDB 3.3 to?
Upgrade to Apache CouchDB 3.5, the newest actively supported branch.