# OpenAI text-embedding-3-small — deprecation status

> No — text-embedding-3-small is not deprecated as of July 30, 2026. OpenAI has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

The small embedding model, cheaper and stronger than the ada-002 it succeeded, with configurable output dimensions. Embedding models age differently from chat models: changing one invalidates every vector already in your index, so OpenAI has kept this line stable far longer than the chat line.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | OpenAI |
| Model id | `text-embedding-3-small` |
| Status | Active |
| Released | January 25, 2024 |
| Last verified | July 30, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is OpenAI text-embedding-3-small still available?

Yes. OpenAI text-embedding-3-small is active and fully supported as of July 30, 2026.

## Sources

- [OpenAI API deprecations](https://developers.openai.com/api/docs/deprecations) — accessed 2026-07-30

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