Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 end of life (EOL) date and support status
End of life End of life since 2026-09-08 (30 days ago)
Upgrade: Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 no longer receives fixes. Supported cycles: 18.10, 17.14, 16.11, 15.9.
| Product | Microsoft Visual Studio |
|---|---|
| Version cycle | 18.9 2026 |
| Status | End of life |
| Released | 2026-08-11 |
| Active support until | — |
| End of life | 2026-09-08 |
| Latest version | 18.9.3 (2026-09-08) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-08 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 end of life?
Yes. End of life since 2026-09-08 (30 days ago). It no longer receives security or bug fixes.
When does Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 reach end of life?
Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 reached end of life on 2026-09-08.
When was Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 released?
Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 was first released on 2026-08-11.
What is the latest Microsoft Visual Studio 18.9 version?
The latest 18.9 release is 18.9.3, published on 2026-09-08.
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