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Time to bail on Cloud Run functions on Python 3.10?

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Act. You can stay.

After April 4, 2027, Python 3.10 functions cannot be created or updated, and may be disabled.[1]

Act means: change a setting or plan before the date. You can stay.

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Python 3.10 functions on Google Cloud: decommissioned April 4, 2027

Google decommissions the Python 3.10 runtime (python310) for Cloud Run functions on April 4, 2027. After that you cannot create or update these functions, and they may be disabled.

Email me 7 days before Apr 4

One email with the first steps. Nothing else.

Or add the date to your calendar: Apple or Outlook (.ics) · Google Calendar

How it is winding down

  1. Oct 4, 2026Deprecated sinceDone
  2. Apr 4Decommission dateNext

What to do before April 4

Tick steps as you go. Your progress stays in this browser.

  1. Find functions on Python 3.10

    In the console, check the runtime of each function. Note every one on python310.

  2. Change the runtime

    Set the runtime to python312, python313 or python314 and update your dependencies.

  3. Deploy each function again

    Deploy and test every function before April 4, 2027.

Email me 7 days before Apr 4

One email with the first steps. Nothing else.

Or add the date to your calendar: Apple or Outlook (.ics) · Google Calendar

Facts we checked

Facts and their sources
Decommission dateApril 4, 2027[1]
RuntimePython 3.10, runtime ID python310 (1st gen and Cloud Run functions)[1]
Deprecated sinceOctober 4, 2026[1]
After decommissionYou can no longer create new workloads or update existing ones on the runtime[1]
If you do nothingFunctions that stay on a decommissioned runtime may be disabled[1]
Cloud Run source deploysThe python310 runtime on Cloud Run has the same dates[2]
Can the dates change?Google says key dates might be delayed[1]
Next Python runtimePython 3.11: deprecated October 24, 2027; decommissioned April 24, 2028[1]
Newer runtimespython312 is decommissioned April 2, 2029, python313 April 10, 2030, python314 April 10, 2031[1]
Functions still on Python 3.10Cannot be updated after April 4, 2027 and may be disabled[1]

After April 4, 2027 you will see

You can no longer create or update functions on Python 3.10. To deploy, you must pick a newer runtime. Google may disable functions left on Python 3.10.

Fix

  1. Set the runtime ID to python312, python313 or python314, then deploy again.
  2. Check the support schedule first: python312 is decommissioned April 2, 2029, python313 April 10, 2030, python314 April 10, 2031.

Source: [1] Cloud Run functions runtime support (Google Cloud)

Sources

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  1. Cloud Run functions runtime support Google Cloud · primary · checked Oct 17
  2. Cloud Run runtime lifecycle Google Cloud · primary · checked Oct 17
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What changed

Time to bail on Cloud Run functions on Python 3.10? Act. You can stay. After April 4, 2027, Python 3.10 functions cannot be created or updated, and may be disabled.

On our scale this is Act: change a setting or plan before the date. You can stay.

Google decommissions the Python 3.10 runtime (python310) for Cloud Run functions on April 4, 2027. After that you cannot create or update these functions, and they may be disabled.

Here are the facts we checked:

  • Decommission date: April 4, 2027 (Google Cloud)
  • Runtime: Python 3.10, runtime ID python310 (1st gen and Cloud Run functions) (Google Cloud)
  • Deprecated since: October 4, 2026 (Google Cloud)
  • After decommission: You can no longer create new workloads or update existing ones on the runtime (Google Cloud)
  • If you do nothing: Functions that stay on a decommissioned runtime may be disabled (Google Cloud)
  • Cloud Run source deploys: The python310 runtime on Cloud Run has the same dates (Google Cloud)
  • Can the dates change?: Google says key dates might be delayed (Google Cloud)
  • Next Python runtime: Python 3.11: deprecated October 24, 2027; decommissioned April 24, 2028 (Google Cloud)
  • Newer runtimes: python312 is decommissioned April 2, 2029, python313 April 10, 2030, python314 April 10, 2031 (Google Cloud)
  • Functions still on Python 3.10: Cannot be updated after April 4, 2027 and may be disabled (Google Cloud)

You can stay on Cloud Run functions. You have to change a setting or plan before the date.

Leaving is a choice here, not a must.

Google Cloud is the main source for this page. Cloud Run functions has not said more than what is listed here. If a fact is not on this page, we do not know it yet.

Who is affected

Functions still on Python 3.10: Cannot be updated after April 4, 2027 and may be disabled.

The date to remember is April 4, 2027. Make the change before then.

What to do before April 4

  1. Find functions on Python 3.10. In the console, check the runtime of each function. Note every one on python310.
  2. Change the runtime. Set the runtime to python312, python313 or python314 and update your dependencies.
  3. Deploy each function again. Deploy and test every function before April 4, 2027.

A few tips:

  • Make the change yourself before the date. Do not wait for the last reminder email.
  • Write down your current plan or settings first, so you can compare after the change.
  • After the change, open your settings again and check that it worked.

How to tell your users

If the change affects your members or team, send one short email. Say what changes for them and when. Put the most important line first.

If there is a date, send a short reminder a few days before it. Keep a copy of the list you sent it to.

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