Apple macOS 11 End of Life
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End of Life
Apple macOS 11 reached end of life on 2 Feb 2026. It no longer receives security fixes.
245 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple macOS 27. Check your versionsw_vers
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple macOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Nov 2020 | 5y 11mo ago |
| Service Status ended | 2 Feb 2026 | 8mo ago |
| Latest release | 11.7.11 · 2 Feb 2026 | final |
Where to go from 11
Recommended target: Apple macOS 27.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple macOS 27 (latest release 27.0.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple macOS 11 still safe to use?
Apple macOS 11 reached end of life on 2 Feb 2026, 245 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple macOS 11?
Yes — the final release (11.7.11) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apple macOS 11 to?
Upgrade to Apple macOS 27, the newest actively supported branch.
All Apple macOS versions
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