Chef Supermarket 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Chef Supermarket 3 reached end of life on 23 Sept 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Chef Supermarket release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Apr 2017 | — |
| End of life | 23 Sept 2021 | 4.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.4.8 · 5 Mar 2021 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Chef Supermarket 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Chef Supermarket 5 (latest release 5.3.7).
Frequently asked questions
Is Chef Supermarket 3 still safe to use?
Chef Supermarket 3 reached end of life on 23 Sept 2021, 1,781 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Chef Supermarket 3?
Yes — the final release (3.4.8) 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 Supermarket 3 to?
Upgrade to Chef Supermarket 5, the newest actively supported branch.