# Qwen Qwen3 Max — deprecation status

> No — Qwen3 Max is not deprecated as of August 3, 2026. Qwen has announced neither a deprecation nor a shutdown date for it.

The stable Max id of the third generation, still served while both of its dated snapshots are scheduled to go on 10 October 2026. It is the named successor to qwen3-max-preview, which is the ordinary shape of an Alibaba retirement: the preview dies, the stable id it previewed lives on.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Provider | Qwen |
| Model id | `qwen3-max` |
| Status | Active |
| Last verified | August 3, 2026 |

## FAQ

### Is Qwen Qwen3 Max still available?

Yes. Qwen Qwen3 Max is active and fully supported as of August 3, 2026.

## Sources

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

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