Salt 2018.3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 2018.3 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2019. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Feb 2018 | — |
| End of life | 31 Oct 2019 | 6.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Apr 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2018.3.5 · 7 Jan 2020 | final |
Where to go from 2018.3
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 2018.3 still safe to use?
Salt 2018.3 reached end of life on 31 Oct 2019, 2,474 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 2018.3?
Yes — the final release (2018.3.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Salt 2018.3 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).