Salt 2016.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 2016.3 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2017. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 2 Feb 2016 | — |
| End of life | 30 Nov 2017 | 8.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 31 May 2017 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2016.3.8 · 31 Aug 2017 | final |
Where to go from 2016.3
Recommended target: Salt 3008 (supported until 30 Jun 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Salt 3008 (latest release 3008.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt 2016.3 still safe to use?
Salt 2016.3 reached end of life on 30 Nov 2017, 3,174 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 2016.3?
Yes — the final release (2016.3.8) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Salt 2016.3 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).