Python 3.12
PYTHON-3.12Python · Release · Python 3
Support ends · in 722 days
Python 3.12 is aging: support ends on (in 722 days).
- Released
- 3y 1mo ago
- End of software maintenance
- 1y 7mo ago
- End of security support
- in 1y 12mo
- End of support
- in 1y 12mo
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | 3y 1mo ago | |
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| End of software maintenance | 1y 7mo ago | |
| End of security vulnerability support | in 1y 12mo | |
| Last date of support | in 1y 12mo |
Additional Dates
| General Availability Date | 3y 1mo ago |
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Is Python 3.12 still maintained?
For now. Python maintenance for Python 3.12 ends on 2028-10-31. Schedule the upgrade before then. See Python's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Python 3.12 stop?
Security fixes for Python 3.12 stop on 2028-10-31. After that date, a system on this release cannot be patched against newly disclosed vulnerabilities without upgrading.
What should I upgrade Python 3.12 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Python release. Check Python's release notes for the recommended version.
Python 3.12 Release Lifecycle
Python 3.12 is a release line of Python 3. Python ships bug fixes until the end of active support and security fixes until the end of security support; after that, systems still running it must move to a supported release to stay patchable. The dates below are the published milestones for this release line. Vendor support will continue until .