Scala 3.6 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Scala 3.6 reached end of life on 7 May 2025. It no longer receives security fixes.
459 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Scala 3.8. Check your versionscalac -version
Support timeline
Official dates from the Scala release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Dec 2024 | — |
| End of life | 7 May 2025 | 1.3 years ago |
| Latest release | 3.6.4 · 7 Mar 2025 | final |
Where to go from 3.6
Recommended target: Scala 3.8.
The newest actively supported branch is Scala 3.8 (latest release 3.8.4).
Frequently asked questions
Is Scala 3.6 still safe to use?
Scala 3.6 reached end of life on 7 May 2025, 459 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Scala 3.6?
Yes — the final release (3.6.4) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Scala 3.6 to?
Upgrade to Scala 3.8, the newest actively supported branch.