Alpine Linux 3.6
Alpine Linux 3.6 was released on May 24, 2017 and reached end of life on May 1, 2019. It no longer receives security updates.
Alpine Linux 3.6 support timeline
May 24, 2017Ended
100% elapsedEnd of life
May 1, 2019
Alpine Linux 3.6 release and support dates
| Milestone | Date | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Released | ||
| Latest point release (3.6.5) | ||
| 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 3.6 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 3.10 | Jun 19, 2019 | May 1, 2021 |
| Alpine Linux 3.9 | Jan 29, 2019 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| Alpine Linux 3.8 | Jun 26, 2018 | May 1, 2020 |
| Alpine Linux 3.7 | Nov 30, 2017 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Alpine Linux 3.6 | May 24, 2017 | May 1, 2019 |
| Alpine Linux 3.5 | Dec 22, 2016 | Nov 1, 2018 |
Alpine Linux 3.6: common questions
When does Alpine Linux 3.6 reach end of life?
Alpine Linux 3.6 reached end of life on May 1, 2019, according to endoflife.date.
Is Alpine Linux 3.6 still supported?
No. Alpine Linux 3.6 has reached end of life and no longer receives security updates. Upgrade to Alpine Linux 3.21 to stay supported.
When was Alpine Linux 3.6 released?
Alpine Linux 3.6 was released on May 24, 2017.
What is the latest Alpine Linux 3.6 point release?
The latest point release is 3.6.5, published Mar 6, 2019.
What should I upgrade Alpine Linux 3.6 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.