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SaltEnd of Life (EOL) Dates & Support Status
Active
DevOps & CI/CDLatest Version: 3008.2Latest Release: Jul 1, 2026
Salt (SaltStack) is a Python-based configuration management and remote execution tool.
Support summary
Salt has cycles in security-only maintenance. Production workloads should move toward actively supported releases.
What do EOL and support statuses mean?Next EOL
Jun 30, 2027
Salt 3006 · 276 days left
Supported cycles
2
2 lts
Versions
16
Latest Version
3008.2
Active Support
1
EOL
14
Lifecycle Timeline
Jan 7, 2019As of Sep 27, 2026
3008Active · Jun 30, 2028
3007EOL · Jul 31, 2026
3006Security · Jun 30, 2027
3005EOL · Feb 25, 2024
3004EOL · Apr 18, 2023
3003EOL · Sep 30, 2022
3002EOL · Apr 21, 2022
3001EOL · Dec 31, 2021
3000EOL · Aug 31, 2021
2019.2EOL · Sep 30, 2020
ActiveSecurityEOLHistorical phase unknown
Bars show history up to the snapshot date. Gray intervals lack dated support boundaries; arrows indicate an unannounced EOL date, not a support guarantee.
Versions
| Release | Release Date | Active Support | EOL | Latest Version | LTS | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3008 | May 27, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | Jun 30, 2028 | 3008.2 | Yes | Active |
| 3007 | Mar 6, 2024 | Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | 3007.14 | No | EOL |
| 3006 | Apr 18, 2023 | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 30, 2027 | 3006.27 | Yes | Security |
| 3005 | Aug 22, 2022 | Aug 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2024 | 3005.5 | No | EOL |
| 3004 | Oct 12, 2021 | Oct 18, 2022 | Apr 18, 2023 | 3004.2 | No | EOL |
| 3003 | Mar 23, 2021 | Mar 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | 3003.5 | No | EOL |
| 3002 | Oct 20, 2020 | Oct 21, 2021 | Apr 21, 2022 | 3002.9 | No | EOL |
| 3001 | Jun 9, 2020 | Jun 30, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | 3001.8 | No | EOL |
| 3000 | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 28, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | 3000.9 | No | EOL |
| 2019.2 | Jan 7, 2019 | Mar 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | 2019.2.8 | No | EOL |
| 2018.3 | Feb 22, 2018 | Apr 30, 2019 | Oct 31, 2019 | 2018.3.5 | No | EOL |
| 2017.7 | Jun 14, 2017 | Jun 30, 2018 | Aug 30, 2019 | 2017.7.8 | No | EOL |
| 2016.3 | Feb 2, 2016 | May 31, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | 2016.3.8 | No | EOL |
| 2015.8 | Jul 2, 2015 | Sep 30, 2016 | Mar 31, 2017 | 2015.8.13 | No | EOL |
| 2015.5 | May 6, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | Nov 30, 2016 | 2015.5.11 | No | EOL |
| 2014.7 | Jul 15, 2014 | Nov 30, 2015 | May 31, 2016 | 2014.7.9 | No | EOL |
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Which versions of Salt have reached end of life?
The following Salt versions have reached end of life and no longer receive security updates: 3007, 3005, 3004, 3003, 3002, 3001, 3000, 2019.2 (and 6 more). It is recommended to upgrade to a supported version.
Is it safe to continue using Salt 3007?
Salt 3007 has reached end of life and no longer receives security patches or bug fixes. Continuing to use it may expose your systems to known vulnerabilities. We strongly recommend upgrading to a supported version.
What is the latest version of Salt?
The latest version of Salt is 3008.2, released in the 3008 release cycle.
How many versions of Salt are currently supported?
Salt currently has 2 actively supported version(s): 3008, 3006.
When does Salt 3008 reach end of life?
Salt 3008 is scheduled to reach end of life on Jun 30, 2028.
What should I do when Salt reaches end of life?
When a Salt version reaches end of life, you should: 1) Plan your migration to a supported version as soon as possible. 2) Review the release notes for breaking changes. 3) Test your applications thoroughly in a staging environment. 4) Update your dependencies to ensure compatibility with the new version.