VMware Photon 3.0 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
VMware Photon 3.0 reached end of life on 2 Oct 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
311 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to VMware Photon 5.0. Check your versioncat /etc/os-release
Support timeline
Official dates from the VMware Photon release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 8 Feb 2019 | — |
| End of life | 2 Oct 2025 | 0.9 years ago |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 3.0
Recommended target: VMware Photon 5.0.
The newest actively supported branch is VMware Photon 5.0 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is VMware Photon 3.0 still safe to use?
VMware Photon 3.0 reached end of life on 2 Oct 2025, 311 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download VMware Photon 3.0?
Yes — the final release (3.0) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade VMware Photon 3.0 to?
Upgrade to VMware Photon 5.0, the newest actively supported branch.