Salt 3005 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Salt 3005 reached end of life on 25 Feb 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Salt release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 22 Aug 2022 | — |
| End of life | 25 Feb 2024 | 2.5 years ago |
| Active support ended | 25 Aug 2023 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | 3005.5 · 24 Jan 2024 | final |
Where to go from 3005
Recommended target: Salt 3008 (supported until 30 Jun 2028).
The newest actively supported branch is Salt 3008 (latest release 3008.2).
Frequently asked questions
Is Salt 3005 still safe to use?
Salt 3005 reached end of life on 25 Feb 2024, 896 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Salt 3005?
Yes — the final release (3005.5) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Salt 3005 to?
Upgrade to Salt 3008, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 30 Jun 2028).