Strapi 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Strapi 3 reached end of life on 16 Feb 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,635 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Strapi 5. Check your versionyarn strapi version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Strapi release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 May 2020 | — |
| End of life | 16 Feb 2022 | 4.5 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.6.11 · 22 Nov 2022 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Strapi 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Strapi 5 (latest release 5.51.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Strapi 3 still safe to use?
Strapi 3 reached end of life on 16 Feb 2022, 1,635 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Strapi 3?
Yes — the final release (3.6.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Strapi 3 to?
Upgrade to Strapi 5, the newest actively supported branch.