Visual COBOL 3.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Visual COBOL 3.0 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Visual COBOL release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 7 Jul 2017 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2021 | 5.0 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 3.0
Recommended target: Visual COBOL 10.0 (supported until 31 Jul 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Visual COBOL 10.0 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Visual COBOL 3.0 still safe to use?
Visual COBOL 3.0 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2021, 1,835 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Visual COBOL 3.0?
Yes — the final release (3.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Visual COBOL 3.0 to?
Upgrade to Visual COBOL 10.0, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 31 Jul 2028).