All providers · 1 official entry
GPT-4o mini deprecation date & shutdown status by provider
Next shutdown: gpt-4o-mini (version 2024-07-18) on Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI, April 14, 2027. OpenAI has not announced a shutdown date for GPT-4o mini (as of 2026-09-26).
| Provider | Status | Replacement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI gpt-4o-mini | No shutdown date announced (as of 2026-09-26) | — | Official page |
Azuregpt-4o-miniversion 2024-07-18 | — | Official notice |
No OpenAI retirement is listed for GPT-4o mini on the official OpenAI deprecations page as of 2026-09-26. The date above applies only to Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI.
Per-provider details
Related models
- GPT-4o
- GPT-4o mini Audio Preview
- GPT-4o mini Realtime Preview
- GPT-4o mini Search Preview
- GPT-4o mini Audio
- GPT-4o mini Realtime
- GPT-4o mini Transcribe
Questions
When will GPT-4o mini be deprecated?
OpenAI: No shutdown date announced (as of 2026-09-26). Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI: gpt-4o-mini (version 2024-07-18) is scheduled to shut down on April 14, 2027. Dates come from each provider’s official deprecation page (data verified 2026-09-26).
Is GPT-4o mini deprecated?
GPT-4o mini has a deprecation or retirement entry from Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI. OpenAI has not listed a retirement for it (as of 2026-09-26). See the table on this page for the exact model IDs and dates.
What should I use instead of GPT-4o mini?
The providers have not named a specific replacement. Check the official sources linked on this page.