Salt 3001 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 3001 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 Jun 2020 | — |
| End of life | 31 Dec 2021 | 4.6 years ago |
| Active support ended | 30 Jun 2021 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3001.8 · 24 Aug 2021 | final |
Where to go from 3001
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 3001 still safe to use?
Salt 3001 reached end of life on 31 Dec 2021, 1,682 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 3001?
Yes — the final release (3001.8) 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 3001 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).