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o3 Deep Research deprecation & shutdown dates
2 o3 Deep Research versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: o3-deep-research (2025-06-26) on Azure OpenAI, Nov 19, 2026. Official replacements named: gpt-5.6-sol.
Last checked 2026-10-18 on the official deprecation pages.
Every o3 Deep Research version on every provider we track, with the date and replacement each official deprecation page gives.
| Model ID | Provider | Status | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
o3-deep-research-2025-06-26 | OpenAI | retired | Jul 23, 2026 | gpt-5.6-sol |
o3-deep-research (2025-06-26) | Azure OpenAI | scheduled | Nov 19, 2026 | gpt-5.6-sol |
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Frequently asked questions
When is o3 Deep Research being deprecated?
2 o3 Deep Research versions tracked across 2 providers. Next shutdown: o3-deep-research (2025-06-26) on Azure OpenAI, Nov 19, 2026. Official replacements named: gpt-5.6-sol.
What replaces o3 Deep Research?
The providers name: gpt-5.6-sol.
When does o3-deep-research-2025-06-26 on OpenAI shut down?
o3-deep-research-2025-06-26 on OpenAI was shut down on Jul 23, 2026. Recommended replacement: gpt-5.6-sol.
When does o3-deep-research (2025-06-26) on Azure OpenAI shut down?
o3-deep-research (2025-06-26) on Azure OpenAI shuts down on Nov 19, 2026. Recommended replacement: gpt-5.6-sol.