# llama-3.1-8b-instant

Calls to the model llama-3.1-8b-instant on Groq stopped working on August 16, 2026.

- API: Groq (api.groq.com)
- Model: llama-3.1-8b-instant
- Kind: Model retirement
- Takes effect: August 16, 2026
- Calls after that day: fail
- Calls it hits: `model llama-3.1-8b-instant`
- Who it affects: free and developer tiers
- Source: [Deprecations page](https://console.groq.com/docs/deprecations)
- Page: https://www.okapi.bot/models/groq/llama-3.1-8b-instant/

## What to use instead

Move to openai/gpt-oss-20b, recommended by Groq.