Chef Infra Client 16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Infra Client 16 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Infra Client release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 27 Apr 2020 | 6y 5mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 19 Dec 2020 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 30 Nov 2022 | 3y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | 16.18.30 · 14 Feb 2023 | final |
Where to go from 16
Recommended target: Chef Infra Client 19.
The newest actively supported branch is Chef Infra Client 19 (latest release 19.3.15).
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef Infra Client 16 still safe to use?
Chef Infra Client 16 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2022, 1,405 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Infra Client 16?
Yes — the final release (16.18.30) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Chef Infra Client 16 to?
Upgrade to Chef Infra Client 19, the newest actively supported branch.