Apple will close its Apple Support Community forum on November 20, 2026, ending a user-to-user support service that has operated in various forms since 1998. The platform moved to read-only mode on November 10, so visitors can still browse existing threads but can no longer post questions or replies.
Apple has not provided a reason for the shutdown. The company continues to direct customers seeking help to its official Apple Support resources.
The forum’s name changed several times over its nearly three-decade history:
- 1998: Apple Tech Exchange
- 2000: Apple Discussions
- 2011: Apple Support Communities, later renamed Apple Support Community
Reaction to the closure has been mixed. Some users have argued that the forum had become less effective in recent years, while others describe it as a useful archive of advice and troubleshooting from experienced Apple customers. Apple has not confirmed whether those archived discussions will remain accessible after November 20, 2026.
