What is a deprecation notice?

As ArcGIS and the broader technology landscape evolve, there will be some features or products that are removed from the ArcGIS platform.

Esri uses the term “deprecated” to indicate a feature or product that will be removed in a future release or at a specific date.  While this feature or product remains fully supported until it is officially removed, it will not receive updates or other enhancements.  The deprecation timeframe can span several months or years depending on the specifics of the planned change.  The deprecation notice is intended to allow customers to plan for future removal of the feature or functionality. 

How do I stay informed? 

Esri publishes deprecation notices to the Support website.  Visit the Support website, Esri Support app, or use the Esri Support AI Chatbot to stay informed of deprecations that are the most impactful to you. 

• On the Support website, select the product and view its deprecation notices or search the Knowledge Base for deprecation notices.
• In the Esri Support Mobile App, go to Important Updates and select Deprecation Notices.