Ionic Framework 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ionic Framework 3 reached end of life on 30 Oct 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,475 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ionic Framework 8. Support timeline
Official dates from the Ionic Framework release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 5 Apr 2017 | — |
| End of life | 30 Oct 2019 | 6.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 23 Jan 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 11 Aug 2020 | over |
| Latest release | 3.9.3 · 14 Jan 2019 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Ionic Framework 8.
The newest actively supported branch is Ionic Framework 8 (latest release 8.8.17).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ionic Framework 3 still safe to use?
Ionic Framework 3 reached end of life on 30 Oct 2019, 2,475 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ionic Framework 3?
Yes — the final release (3.9.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ionic Framework 3 to?
Upgrade to Ionic Framework 8, the newest actively supported branch.