# Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22) — deprecation status

> Yes — Alibaba deprecated Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22) and shuts it down on October 10, 2026 (in 29 days). The recommended replacement is Qwen3.6 Flash.

The January 2026 snapshot of VL Flash, and the newest model in Alibaba's entire decommissioning table - under nine months from release to scheduled shutdown.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Alibaba |
| Model id | `qwen3-vl-flash-2026-01-22` |
| Status | Deprecated |
| Shutdown | October 10, 2026 (in 29 days) |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## Replacement

- **Qwen3.6 Flash** (`qwen3.6-flash`) · recommended — https://modeldeprecations.dev/alibaba/qwen3.6-flash
  - Parameters it accepts: https://modelparams.dev/models/alibaba/qwen3.6-flash

```diff
- "model": "qwen3-vl-flash-2026-01-22"
+ "model": "qwen3.6-flash"
```

## FAQ

### When will Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22) shut down?

Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22) is scheduled to shut down on October 10, 2026, in 29 days.

### What replaces Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22)?

Alibaba recommends Qwen3.6 Flash (`qwen3.6-flash`) as the replacement for Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22).

### Is Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22) still available?

Yes, for now. Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22) is deprecated but still answers requests until October 10, 2026. Deprecated models get no further updates and are the first to lose capacity.

### How do I migrate from Alibaba Qwen3 VL Flash (2026-01-22) to qwen3.6-flash?

Swap the model id in your API call: replace "qwen3-vl-flash-2026-01-22" with "qwen3.6-flash". Keep the rest of the request the same, then re-check the parameters the new model accepts before you ship.

## Sources

- [Alibaba Cloud Model Studio model decommissioning](https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/model-depreciation) — accessed 2026-08-03

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JSON: https://modeldeprecations.dev/api/v1/models/alibaba/qwen3-vl-flash-2026-01-22.json