CFEngine 3.24 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Supported
CFEngine 3.24 is actively supported. It reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2027.
356 days of security support left
3.24.4 latest release
68% of this branch's supported lifetime has elapsed — 22 Jul 2024 → 31 Jul 2027.
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Support timeline
Official dates from the CFEngine release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Jul 2024 | — |
| End of life (scheduled) | 31 Jul 2027 | in 356 days |
| Latest release | 3.24.4 · 8 May 2026 | current |
How much runway a newer branch buys
CFEngine 3.24 is the newest branch — this is the longest runway currently available.
| Branch | End of life | Days left | vs 3.24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFEngine 3.27 | 9 Jan 2029 | 884 | +528 days |
| CFEngine 3.24 | 31 Jul 2027 | 356 | this branch |
Frequently asked questions
When does CFEngine 3.24 reach end of life?
CFEngine 3.24 reaches end of life on 31 Jul 2027 — 356 days from now. After that date it receives no security fixes.
Is CFEngine 3.24 still supported?
Yes. CFEngine 3.24 is currently maintained. Latest release: 3.24.4, published 8 May 2026.
What happens when CFEngine 3.24 reaches end of life?
Security fixes stop. After 31 Jul 2027 this branch receives no further updates under standard support.
How long do I have to upgrade from CFEngine 3.24?
356 days. This is already the newest branch, so this is the longest runway currently available.