OpenAI API Models davinci-002 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
OpenAI API Models davinci-002 reached end of life on 28 Sept 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the OpenAI API Models release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Aug 2023 | 3y 2mo ago |
| Active support ended | 26 Sept 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Deprecated support ended | 28 Sept 2026 | 1mo ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from davinci-002
Recommended target: OpenAI API Models gpt-6.1-terra.
The newest actively supported branch is OpenAI API Models gpt-6.1-terra (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenAI API Models davinci-002 still safe to use?
OpenAI API Models davinci-002 reached end of life on 28 Sept 2026, 36 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download OpenAI API Models davinci-002?
Yes — the final release (davinci-002) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade OpenAI API Models davinci-002 to?
Upgrade to OpenAI API Models gpt-6.1-terra, the newest actively supported branch.