Apache CouchDB 3.2 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apache CouchDB 3.2 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
688 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apache CouchDB 3.5. Check your versioncurl -s http://localhost:5984/ | jq -r '.version'
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apache CouchDB release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Oct 2021 | — |
| End of life | 20 Sept 2024 | 1.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.2.3 · 24 Apr 2023 | final |
Where to go from 3.2
Recommended target: Apache CouchDB 3.5.
The newest actively supported branch is Apache CouchDB 3.5 (latest release 3.5.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apache CouchDB 3.2 still safe to use?
Apache CouchDB 3.2 reached end of life on 20 Sept 2024, 688 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apache CouchDB 3.2?
Yes — the final release (3.2.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apache CouchDB 3.2 to?
Upgrade to Apache CouchDB 3.5, the newest actively supported branch.