Ember 2.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Ember 2.16 reached end of life on 3 Dec 2018. It no longer receives security fixes.
2,806 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Ember 7.0. Support timeline
Official dates from the Ember release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Oct 2017 | — |
| End of life | 3 Dec 2018 | 7.7 years ago |
| Active support ended | 18 Jun 2018 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 2.16.4 · 14 Feb 2018 | final |
Where to go from 2.16
Recommended target: Ember 7.0.
The newest actively supported branch is Ember 7.0 (latest release 7.0.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Ember 2.16 still safe to use?
Ember 2.16 reached end of life on 3 Dec 2018, 2,806 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Ember 2.16?
Yes — the final release (2.16.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Ember 2.16 to?
Upgrade to Ember 7.0, the newest actively supported branch.
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