Alpine Linux 3.16
Alpine Linux 3.16 was released on May 23, 2022 and reached end of life on May 23, 2024. It no longer receives security updates.
Alpine Linux 3.16 support timeline
May 23, 2022Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
May 23, 2024
Alpine Linux 3.16 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (3.16.9) | ||
| End of life | Security updates stop. endoflife.date’s listed end of support. |
Source: endoflife.date, fetched Oct 6, 2026. Status as of Oct 7, 2026. Support scope varies by project; confirm on the official site.
What to do now that Alpine Linux 3.16 is end of life
Running an end-of-life release means new vulnerabilities in the kernel, browser libraries, and system packages stay unpatched. The next supported step is Alpine Linux 3.21, supported until Nov 1, 2026.
Change the version in /etc/apk/repositories to the new release, then run apk upgrade --available.
Other Alpine Linux versions
| Version | Released | End of life |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux 3.20 | May 22, 2024 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Alpine Linux 3.19 | Dec 7, 2023 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| Alpine Linux 3.18 | May 9, 2023 | May 9, 2025 |
| Alpine Linux 3.17 | Nov 22, 2022 | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Alpine Linux 3.16 | May 23, 2022 | May 23, 2024 |
| Alpine Linux 3.15 | Nov 24, 2021 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Alpine Linux 3.14 | Jun 15, 2021 | May 1, 2023 |
| Alpine Linux 3.13 | Jan 14, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Alpine Linux 3.12 | May 29, 2020 | May 1, 2022 |
Alpine Linux 3.16: common questions
When does Alpine Linux 3.16 reach end of life?
Alpine Linux 3.16 reached end of life on May 23, 2024, according to endoflife.date.
Is Alpine Linux 3.16 still supported?
No. Alpine Linux 3.16 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Alpine Linux 3.21 to stay supported.
When was Alpine Linux 3.16 released?
Alpine Linux 3.16 was released on May 23, 2022.
What is the latest Alpine Linux 3.16 point release?
The latest point release is 3.16.9, published Jan 26, 2024.
What should I upgrade Alpine Linux 3.16 to?
Alpine Linux 3.21 is the next release that is still supported (until Nov 1, 2026). The newest release is Alpine Linux 3.24.