AWS Lambda nodejs End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
AWS Lambda nodejs reached end of life on 31 Oct 2016. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the AWS Lambda release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 Nov 2014 | 11y 11mo ago |
| Standard Support ended | 30 Aug 2016 | security fixes only after this |
| Deprecated Support ended | 31 Oct 2016 | 9y 11mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from nodejs
Recommended target: AWS Lambda java17.al2023 (supported until 31 Aug 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is AWS Lambda java17.al2023 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is AWS Lambda nodejs still safe to use?
AWS Lambda nodejs reached end of life on 31 Oct 2016, 3,626 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download AWS Lambda nodejs?
Yes — the final release (nodejs) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade AWS Lambda nodejs to?
Upgrade to AWS Lambda java17.al2023, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Aug 2029).