Ansible 3 End of Life
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End of Life
Ansible 3 reached end of life on 11 May 2021. It no longer receives security fixes.
1,916 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ansible 14. Check your versionansible-community --version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Ansible release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 18 Feb 2021 | — |
| End of life | 11 May 2021 | 5.2 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.4.0 · 11 May 2021 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Ansible 14.
The newest actively supported branch is Ansible 14 (latest release 14.2.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ansible 3 still safe to use?
Ansible 3 reached end of life on 11 May 2021, 1,916 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ansible 3?
Yes — the final release (3.4.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ansible 3 to?
Upgrade to Ansible 14, the newest actively supported branch.