# 224-bit hash functions — NIST cryptographic algorithm deprecation schedule: what is approved, deprecated, and disallowed, and when

For 224-bit hash functions, purpose is hashing; current status is Acceptable; planned status is Scheduled for retirement (SP 800-131A Rev 3 draft); replacement is SHA-256 or higher; source document is SP 800-131A Rev 3 draft (via EncryptionConsulting summary), recorded from its source on 2026-08-15.

- **Algorithm:** 224-bit hash functions
- **Purpose:** hashing
- **Current status:** Acceptable
- **Planned status:** Scheduled for retirement (SP 800-131A Rev 3 draft)
- **Replacement:** SHA-256 or higher
- **Source document:** SP 800-131A Rev 3 draft (via EncryptionConsulting summary)

## What the source says

> SHA-1 and 224-bit hashes are being retired, but for classical-strength reasons unrelated to the quantum public-key transition.

## Source

- https://www.encryptionconsulting.com/education-center/nist-ir-8547-sp-800-131a-algorithm-transitions/

Last verified: 2026-08-15. Review by: 2027-02-11.
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