Scala 3.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Scala 3.0 reached end of life on 18 Oct 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,756 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Scala 3.8. Check your versionscalac -version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Scala release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 13 May 2021 | — |
| End of life | 18 Oct 2021 | 4.8 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.0.2 · 1 Sept 2021 | final |
Where to go from 3.0
Recommended target: Scala 3.8.
The newest actively supported branch is Scala 3.8 (latest release 3.8.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Scala 3.0 still safe to use?
Scala 3.0 reached end of life on 18 Oct 2021, 1,756 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Scala 3.0?
Yes — the final release (3.0.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Scala 3.0 to?
Upgrade to Scala 3.8, the newest actively supported branch.