All providers · 2 official entries
o3-mini deprecation date & shutdown status by provider
Next shutdown: o3-mini (version 2025-01-31) on Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI, November 19, 2026.
| Provider | Status | Replacement | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
OpenAIo3-mini-2025-01-31 | gpt-5.6-sol | Official notice | |
Azureo3-miniversion 2025-01-31 | gpt-5.6-terra | Official notice |
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When will o3-mini be deprecated?
OpenAI: o3-mini-2025-01-31 was shut down on October 23, 2026. Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI: o3-mini (version 2025-01-31) is scheduled to shut down on November 19, 2026. Dates come from each provider’s official deprecation page (data verified 2026-09-26).
Is o3-mini deprecated?
o3-mini has a deprecation or retirement entry from OpenAI & Microsoft Foundry / Azure OpenAI. See the table on this page for the exact model IDs and dates.
What should I use instead of o3-mini?
The official replacements named by the providers are: gpt-5.6-sol (OpenAI, for o3-mini-2025-01-31); gpt-5.6-terra (Azure, for o3-mini (version 2025-01-31)).