Alpine Linux 3.20
Alpine Linux 3.20 was released on May 22, 2024 and reached end of life on Apr 1, 2026. It no longer receives security updates.
Alpine Linux 3.20 support timeline
May 22, 2024Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
Apr 1, 2026
Alpine Linux 3.20 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (3.20.10) | ||
| 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 3.20 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 3.24 | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 1, 2028 |
| Alpine Linux 3.23 | Dec 4, 2025 | Nov 1, 2027 |
| Alpine Linux 3.22 | May 30, 2025 | May 1, 2027 |
| Alpine Linux 3.21 | Dec 5, 2024 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| 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 3.20: common questions
When does Alpine Linux 3.20 reach end of life?
Alpine Linux 3.20 reached end of life on Apr 1, 2026, according to endoflife.date.
Is Alpine Linux 3.20 still supported?
No. Alpine Linux 3.20 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Alpine Linux 3.21 to stay supported.
When was Alpine Linux 3.20 released?
Alpine Linux 3.20 was released on May 22, 2024.
What is the latest Alpine Linux 3.20 point release?
The latest point release is 3.20.10, published Apr 15, 2026.
What should I upgrade Alpine Linux 3.20 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.