Gatekeeper 3.16 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Gatekeeper 3.16 reached end of life on 12 Dec 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
605 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Gatekeeper 3.23. Support timeline
Official dates from the Gatekeeper release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 9 May 2024 | — |
| End of life | 12 Dec 2024 | 1.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.16.3 · 24 May 2024 | final |
Where to go from 3.16
Recommended target: Gatekeeper 3.23.
The newest actively supported branch is Gatekeeper 3.23 (latest release 3.23.0).
Frequently asked questions
Is Gatekeeper 3.16 still safe to use?
Gatekeeper 3.16 reached end of life on 12 Dec 2024, 605 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Gatekeeper 3.16?
Yes — the final release (3.16.3) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Gatekeeper 3.16 to?
Upgrade to Gatekeeper 3.23, the newest actively supported branch.