Nuxt 3 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Nuxt 3 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
9 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Nuxt 4. Check your versionnpm list nuxt
Support timeline
Official dates from the Nuxt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 16 Nov 2022 | — |
| End of life | 31 Jul 2026 | 0.0 years ago |
| Active support ended | 16 Jul 2025 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3.21.11 · 5 Aug 2026 | final |
Where to go from 3
Recommended target: Nuxt 4.
The newest actively supported branch is Nuxt 4 (latest release 4.5.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Nuxt 3 still safe to use?
Nuxt 3 reached end of life on 31 Jul 2026, 9 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Nuxt 3?
Yes — the final release (3.21.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Nuxt 3 to?
Upgrade to Nuxt 4, the newest actively supported branch.