Apple Support Community to close permanently on November 20, 2026
A notice on the front page of discussions.apple.com says the Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026. The notice says that, starting from the day it was posted, the site no longer accepts new posts and is available in a read-only state.
Users are pointed elsewhere: the notice says they can continue to find trusted guidance and support on the official Apple Support site. It closes with a line of thanks to the community members who contributed their time and expertise to help others with their Apple products.
The rest of the page is the usual description of the community, left in place around the notice. It describes the forum as a place to find answers, ask questions and connect with Apple customers around the world, and mentions searching, managing subscriptions to people and discussions, and earning points and product specialties through participation.
The notice is short. It gives no reason for the closure. It does not state the date it was posted, saying only "Starting today". It does not say what happens to the existing posts and archive after November 20, 2026, and it does not say whether Apple will replace the community with another forum or service.
Key facts
- The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026.
- From the day of the notice the site accepts no new posts and is read-only.
- Users are directed to the official Apple Support site for guidance and support.
- The notice thanks community members for contributing their time and expertise.
- No reason for the closure is given.
Why it matters
The Apple Support Community is the forum where Apple customers ask questions, find answers and connect with each other. Its permanent closure removes that peer-to-peer space and leaves the official Apple Support site as the place the notice points to. The notice does not say why Apple is closing it.
Who it affects
Anyone who uses the community to ask or answer questions about Apple products, including the members who, in the notice's words, contributed their time and expertise to help others. The notice gives no figures on the number of members, posts or contributors.
How to use it
The site is read-only now, so it can still be searched and read until November 20, 2026, but no new questions or replies can be posted. For new problems, the notice directs people to the official Apple Support site.
How solid is it
The claim comes straight from the notice on discussions.apple.com, Apple's own community site. No named Apple spokesperson or executive is quoted or credited. The notice does not state the date it was posted.
Risks and caveats
The notice does not say what happens to existing posts and the archive after November 20, 2026 (kept, deleted, or redirected), so anyone who relies on past answers has no stated guarantee about them. It also does not say whether Apple will replace the community with another forum or service.
“The Apple Support Community will permanently close on November 20, 2026.”
— Notice on discussions.apple.com