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.
1,045 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 | 8 Dec 2021 | — |
| End of life | 29 Sept 2023 | 2.9 years ago |
| Active support ended | 29 Mar 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Extended support ends | 29 Mar 2024 | over |
| Latest release | 6.7.5 · 8 Jun 2023 | final |
Where to go from 6
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 6 still safe to use?
Ionic Framework 6 reached end of life on 29 Sept 2023, 1,045 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 8, the newest actively supported branch.