Apple macOS end-of-life dates and support status
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Apple macOS versions are 27, 26, 15.
| Version | Status | Released | Active support until | End of life | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Golden Gate | Supported | 2026-09-14 | — | — | 27.0.1 |
| 26 Tahoe | Supported | 2025-09-15 | — | — | 26.7.1 |
| 15 Sequoia | Supported | 2024-09-16 | — | — | 15.8.1 |
| 14 Sonoma | End of life | 2023-09-26 | — | 2026-09-14 | 14.8.9 |
| 13 Ventura | End of life | 2022-10-24 | — | 2025-09-15 | 13.7.8 |
| 12 Monterey | End of life | 2021-10-25 | — | 2024-09-16 | 12.7.6 |
| 11 Big Sur | End of life | 2020-11-12 | — | 2026-02-02 | 11.7.11 |
| 10.15 Catalina | End of life | 2019-10-07 | — | 2026-02-02 | 10.15.8 |
| 10.14 Mojave | End of life | 2018-09-24 | — | 2021-10-25 | 10.14.6 |
| 10.13 High Sierra | End of life | 2017-09-25 | — | 2020-12-01 | 10.13.6 |
| 10.12 Sierra | End of life | 2016-09-20 | — | 2019-10-01 | 10.12.6 |
| 10.11 El Capitan | End of life | 2015-09-30 | — | 2018-12-01 | 10.11.6 |
| 10.10 Yosemite | End of life | 2014-10-16 | — | 2017-08-01 | 10.10.5 |
| 10.9 Mavericks | End of life | 2013-10-22 | — | 2016-12-01 | 10.9.5 |
| 10.8 Mountain Lion | End of life | 2012-07-25 | — | 2015-08-13 | 10.8.5 |
| 10.7 Lion | End of life | 2011-07-20 | — | 2012-10-04 | 10.7.5 |
| 10.6 Snow Leopard | End of life | 2009-08-28 | — | 2011-07-25 | 10.6.8 |
| 10.5 Leopard | End of life | 2007-10-26 | — | 2009-08-13 | 10.5.8 |
| 10.4 Tiger | End of life | 2005-04-29 | — | 2007-11-14 | 10.4.11 |
| 10.3 Panther | End of life | 2003-10-24 | — | 2005-04-15 | 10.3.9 |
| 10.2 Jaguar | End of life | 2002-08-24 | — | 2003-10-03 | 10.2.8 |
| 10.1 Puma | End of life | 2001-09-25 | — | 2002-06-06 | 10.1.5 |
| 10.0 Cheetah | End of life | 2001-03-24 | — | 2001-06-22 | 10.0.4 |
Status is computed from today's date. "Security fixes only" means active support has ended but security fixes continue until end of life. Source: endoflife.date. Verified 2026-10-08.
Frequently asked questions
Which Apple macOS versions are still supported?
As of 2026-10-08, the supported Apple macOS versions are 27, 26, 15. Versions not listed are end of life and no longer receive security fixes.
What is the latest Apple macOS version?
The newest Apple macOS release cycle is 27, whose latest version is 27.0.1 (2026-09-28).
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