Svelte 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Svelte 3 reached end of life on 22 Jun 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,144 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Svelte 5. Check your versionnpm list svelte
Support timeline
Official dates from the Svelte release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 21 Apr 2019 | — |
| End of life | 22 Jun 2023 | 3.1 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.59.2 · 20 Jun 2023 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Svelte 5.
The newest actively supported branch is Svelte 5 (latest release 5.56.8).
Frequently asked questions
Is Svelte 3 still safe to use?
Svelte 3 reached end of life on 22 Jun 2023, 1,144 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Svelte 3?
Yes — the final release (3.59.2) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Svelte 3 to?
Upgrade to Svelte 5, the newest actively supported branch.