After 28 years of helping Apple customers get support and troubleshoot their issues, the company announced it is shuttering its Apple Support Community forums later this month.
For nearly three decades, the Apple Support Community forums have been THE place to get online help for Macs, iPhones, iPads, macOS, iOS, and other Apple products. Unfortunately, those days are coming to an end, with the company making the announcement on its site.
The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. Starting today, the site will no longer accept new posts and is available in a read-only state.
You can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site.
We want to thank the community members who have contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
It’s not surprising that Apple is closing the forums. Apple told MacRumors that it decided to sunset the Apple Support Community after a careful evaluation of strategy and customer needs.
Forums have been decreasing in popularity, with the rise of Discord, Matrix channels, and other social platforms. AI chatbots have also become a popular source of tech support, putting another nail in the coffin.
Ultimately, whatever the reasons that went into Apple’s decision, the Apple Support Community shutting down is the end of an era.
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