RabbitMQ 3.13 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
RabbitMQ 3.13 reached end of life on 17 Sept 2024. Standard support is over — security updates now require extended support, which runs to 30 Dec 2027.
Support timeline
Official dates from the RabbitMQ release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Feb 2024 | — |
| End of life | 17 Sept 2024 | 1.9 years ago |
| Extended support ends | 30 Dec 2027 | 508 days left |
| Latest release | 3.13.7 · 26 Aug 2024 | final |
Where to go from 3.13
Recommended target: RabbitMQ 4.3.
The newest actively supported branch is RabbitMQ 4.3 (latest release 4.3.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is RabbitMQ 3.13 still safe to use?
RabbitMQ 3.13 left standard support on 17 Sept 2024. It still receives security updates under extended support until 30 Dec 2027 — 508 days from now — but only if you are enrolled. Without it, no fixes reach you.
Can I still download RabbitMQ 3.13?
Yes — the final release (3.13.7) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade RabbitMQ 3.13 to?
Upgrade to RabbitMQ 4.3, the newest actively supported branch.