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Babbage deprecation & shutdown dates
2 Babbage versions tracked across 1 provider. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: babbage-002, gpt-5.6-terra.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every Babbage version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
babbage | OpenAI | retired | Jan 4, 2024 | babbage-002 (see its shutdown status) |
babbage-002 | OpenAI | retired | Sep 28, 2026 | gpt-5.6-terra |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Babbage being deprecated?
2 Babbage versions tracked across 1 provider. No upcoming shutdown date is published for any of them. Official replacements named: babbage-002, gpt-5.6-terra.
What replaces Babbage?
The providers name: babbage-002, gpt-5.6-terra.
When does babbage on OpenAI shut down?
babbage on OpenAI was shut down on Jan 4, 2024. Recommended replacement: babbage-002.
When does babbage-002 on OpenAI shut down?
babbage-002 on OpenAI was shut down on Sep 28, 2026. Recommended replacement: gpt-5.6-terra.