How many DeepSeek models are retired?
4 DeepSeek model records have status retired.
Retired DeepSeek models
4 DeepSeek model records have status retired, sorted by shutdown date. The stored status is retired. The dataset records these models as already shut down. 2 records have no published shutdown date. Each row links the model page and the replacement page. The official page is https://api-docs.deepseek.com/updates/. The model page records the day that page was checked. Last updated 2026-10-26, the dataset version (the newest changelog date). See all retired models. What retired means is on Retired.
| Model | Shutdown | Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| deepseek-chat The changelog says this name is discontinued on 2026-07-24 and, until then, points to the non-thinking mode of deepseek-v4-flash. The V4 preview note says these names are fully retired and inaccessible after Jul 24th, 2026, 15:59 (UTC Time). Replacement named on that sentence: deepseek-v4-flash. | 2026-07-24 source, checked 2026-10-26 | deepseek-v4-flash (official) |
| deepseek-reasoner The changelog says this name is discontinued on 2026-07-24 and, until then, points to the thinking mode of deepseek-v4-flash. The V4 preview note says these names are fully retired and inaccessible after Jul 24th, 2026, 15:59 (UTC Time). Replacement named on that sentence: deepseek-v4-flash. | 2026-07-24 source, checked 2026-10-26 | deepseek-v4-flash (official) |
| deepseek-v4-flash The 2026-09-10 changelog says this model has been retired and the old name is temporarily routed to V4.1 Flash. The pricing page says the name is still accepted, the model has been retired, and requests are served by DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 at the Flash price. No shutdown day is printed. The pages say to use deepseek-flash. | Not published source, checked 2026-10-26 | deepseek-flash (official) |
| deepseek-v4-flash-vision-exp The 2026-09-10 changelog says this model has been retired and the old name is temporarily routed to V4.1 Flash. The pricing page says the name is still accepted, the model has been retired, and requests are served by DeepSeek-V4.1-Flash-1017 at the Flash price. No shutdown day is printed. The pages say to use deepseek-flash. | Not published source, checked 2026-10-26 | deepseek-flash (official) |
Questions
What is the latest shutdown date among retired DeepSeek models?
The latest shutdown date on a retired model record is 2026-07-24. 2 retired model records share that date, including deepseek-chat (DeepSeek).
How many retired DeepSeek models list a replacement?
4 of 4 retired model records list a replacement. The table links each replacement page.
Where does SunsetDiff read the dates for retired DeepSeek models?
The official page is https://api-docs.deepseek.com/updates/. Each model page records the day that page was checked. Dataset version 2026-10-26.