Ionic Framework 6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ionic Framework 6 reached end of life on 29 Sept 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,102 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ionic Framework 9. Support timeline
Official dates from the Ionic Framework release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Dec 2021 | 4y 10mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 29 Mar 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Maintenance ended | 29 Sept 2023 | 3y ago |
| Extended Support ended | 29 Mar 2024 | over |
| Latest release | 6.7.5 · 8 Jun 2023 | final |
Where to go from 6
Recommended target: Ionic Framework 9.
The newest actively supported branch is Ionic Framework 9 (latest release 9.0.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ionic Framework 6 still safe to use?
Ionic Framework 6 reached end of life on 29 Sept 2023, 1,102 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ionic Framework 6?
Yes — the final release (6.7.5) 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 6 to?
Upgrade to Ionic Framework 9, the newest actively supported branch.