Apple to close Support Community forum next week

Apple announced that its Support Community forum will be shut permanently on 20 November 2026, with the site moving to a read‑only mode from today and no longer accepting new posts. The change was communicated via a banner on the Apple Support Community page, which thanked contributors and directed users to the official Apple Support site for future help.

The discussion platform, which first appeared in 1998 as the Apple Tech Exchange, has been operating for 28 years, allowing users to exchange technical advice, with occasional input from Apple staff. Apple said in a statement to MacRumors that the decision follows a careful review of its strategy and customer needs, though it did not specify what will happen to the existing archive of posts. The full banner notice reads: "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."