Microsoft Office 2010 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
Microsoft Office 2010 reached end of life on 13 Oct 2020. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the Microsoft Office release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 15 Jul 2010 | — |
| End of life | 13 Oct 2020 | 5.8 years ago |
| Active support ended | 13 Oct 2015 | security fixes only after this |
| Latest release | — | final |
Where to go from 2010
Recommended target: Microsoft Office 2024 (supported until 9 Oct 2029).
The newest actively supported branch is Microsoft Office 2024 (latest release ).
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Office 2010 still safe to use?
Microsoft Office 2010 reached end of life on 13 Oct 2020, 2,126 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Microsoft Office 2010?
Yes — the final release (2010) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Microsoft Office 2010 to?
Upgrade to Microsoft Office 2024, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 9 Oct 2029).