When is Python 3.11 end of life?

Python 3.11 reaches end of life on Oct 31, 2027 (in 1 year). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of Python 3.11?

The latest Python 3.11 release is 3.11.17, released on Oct 1, 2026.

When was Python 3.11 released?

Python 3.11 was released on Oct 24, 2022.

How do I check which Python version I have?

Run python --version # or alternatively python3 --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

Python 3.11

Security Support until Oct 31, 2027

3.11.17 Release notes ↗

Is Python 3.11 still supported?

Security fixes only

Python 3.11 only gets security fixes now, until Oct 31, 2027 (in 1 year). Active support (bug fixes) ended on Apr 1, 2024. Plan an upgrade to Python 3.15.

Active support Security fixes only Today What “security support” means

Released: Oct 24, 2022
Active support ended: Apr 1, 2024
2 years ago
End of life: Oct 31, 2027
in 1 year
Pep: PEP-0664
Latest version: 3.11.17
Oct 1, 2026

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Python 3.15, currently at 3.15.0 and supported until Oct 31, 2031.

How to update Python 3.11

Don't replace the system Python on Linux: other tools depend on it. Install the new version alongside it.

pyenv (Linux / macOS)

pyenv install 3.11
pyenv global 3.11

Ubuntu (deadsnakes PPA)

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:deadsnakes/ppa
sudo apt update
sudo apt install python3.11 python3.11-venv

Windows

winget install Python.Python.3.11

Docker

docker pull python:3.11

Official upgrade guide ↗ Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is Python 3.11 still supported?: Partly. Python 3.11 only gets security fixes now, until Oct 31, 2027 (in 1 year). Active support (bug fixes) ended on Apr 1, 2024. Plan an upgrade to Python 3.15.
When is Python 3.11 end of life?: Python 3.11 reaches end of life on Oct 31, 2027 (in 1 year). After that it gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Python 3.11?: The latest Python 3.11 release is 3.11.17, released on Oct 1, 2026.
When was Python 3.11 released?: Python 3.11 was released on Oct 24, 2022.
What should I upgrade Python 3.11 to?: The recommended upgrade is Python 3.15, currently at 3.15.0 and supported until Oct 31, 2031.
How do I check which Python version I have?: Run python --version # or alternatively python3 --version, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.