Mageia 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Mageia 3 reached end of life on 26 Nov 2014. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,331 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Mageia 10. Check your versioncat /usr/lib/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the Mageia release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 19 May 2013 | 13y 5mo ago |
| Supported ended | 26 Nov 2014 | 11y 10mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Mageia 10 (supported until 31 Mar 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Mageia 10 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Mageia 3 still safe to use?
Mageia 3 reached end of life on 26 Nov 2014, 4,331 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Mageia 3?
Yes — the final release (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 Mageia 3 to?
Upgrade to Mageia 10, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Mar 2028).