# FAQ: How can I deprecate a component?

**URL:** <https://forum.ionicframework.com/t/faq-how-can-i-deprecate-a-component/217368>\
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**Created:** [November 15, 2021, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.ionicframework.com/t/faq-how-can-i-deprecate-a-component/217368 "2021-11-15T21:34:36Z")\
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While there is no official way to deprecate a component, there are a few things you can do to indicate a component’s deprecation. Firstly, you can add the `@deprecated` jsdoc comment to the `@Component` decorator to make the generated `readme` reflect the deprecated status. Secondly, you can add a `console.warn()` statement in the component’s `componentWillLoad()` method to warn the user that the component is deprecated. This message can also include reference to an alternative component, what version it will be removed in, etc.