Python 3.16
PYTHON-3.16Python · Release · Python 3
Supported until · in 2183 days
Python 3.16 has an announced end-of-sale date; support continues until (in 2183 days).
- Released
- in 11mo
- End of security support
- in 5y 12mo
- End of support
- in 5y 12mo
Lifecycle Milestones
| Released | in 11mo | |
|---|---|---|
| End of security vulnerability support | in 5y 12mo | |
| Last date of support | in 5y 12mo |
Additional Dates
| General Availability Date | in 11mo |
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Is Python 3.16 still maintained?
Yes. The catalog lists Python support for Python 3.16 through 2032-10-31. See Python's lifecycle bulletin.
When do security fixes for Python 3.16 stop?
Security fixes for Python 3.16 stop on 2032-10-31. After that date, a system on this release cannot be patched against newly disclosed vulnerabilities without upgrading.
What should I upgrade Python 3.16 to?
Upgrade to a currently maintained Python release. Check Python's release notes for the recommended version.
Python 3.16 Release Lifecycle
Python 3.16 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 .