Squid 3.4 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Squid 3.4 reached end of life on 1 Aug 2015. It no longer receives security fixes.
4,026 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Squid 7. Check your versionsquid -v
Support timeline
Official dates from the Squid release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Dec 2013 | — |
| End of life | 1 Aug 2015 | 11.0 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.4.14 · 1 Aug 2015 | final |
Where to go from 3.4
Recommended target: Squid 7.
The newest actively supported branch is Squid 7 (latest release 7.6).
Frequently asked questions
Is Squid 3.4 still safe to use?
Squid 3.4 reached end of life on 1 Aug 2015, 4,026 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Squid 3.4?
Yes — the final release (3.4.14) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Squid 3.4 to?
Upgrade to Squid 7, the newest actively supported branch.