End of an Era: Apple Support Community Forums to Permanently Close
Apple says the forums will stop accepting new posts and remain read-only as users are directed to its main support site.
- Tonight, Apple announced the Apple Support Community will close permanently on November 20, 2026, ending a platform where users globally helped each other troubleshoot issues and share tips.
- Since 1998, the platform evolved from Apple Tech Exchange to Apple Discussions, then relaunched as Apple Support Communities in April 2011 with redesigned interface and reputation system.
- Starting today, the site no longer accepts new posts; still, users can browse existing discussions and interact using 'Me too' and voting buttons in read-only mode.
- Interestingly, the closure message refers to 'AppleCare Support Community' rather than the official 'Apple Support Community,' while the 'Sign in' button redirects to an internal page labeled 'Communities Web Internal.'
- You can continue finding support on the official Apple Support site, as Apple expressed gratitude to community members who contributed their time and expertise to help others.
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Apple Support Community is shutting down after 28 years, here's what happens
Apple has announced it is shutting down its Apple Support Community on November 20, ending a forum that has helped users troubleshoot iPhones, Macs and other devices since 1998. The site has already stopped accepting new posts, with Apple directing users to its official support website for help.
'Apple Support Community' Permanently Closing on November 20
Apple today announced that the long-running Apple Support Community discussion forums will be permanently closing on Friday, November 20. Effectively immediately, the Apple Support Community forums are in a read-only state, with new posts no longer being accepted. The final message posted to the site appears to have been submitted at 5:49 p.m. Pacific Time today. There is still a sign-in button, but it leads to an internal portal for Apple's co…
Apple will stop accepting new publications in its official support community since November 20. The site will remain available in read-only mode, while the company invites its users to seek guidance on its support page.
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