Apple macOS 12 End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
End of Life
Apple macOS 12 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2024. It no longer receives security fixes.
692 days without security patches
Recommended action: upgrade to Apple macOS 26. Check your versionsw_vers
Support timeline
Official dates from the Apple macOS release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 25 Oct 2021 | — |
| End of life | 16 Sept 2024 | 1.9 years ago |
| Latest release | 12.7.6 · 29 Jul 2024 | final |
Where to go from 12
Recommended target: Apple macOS 26.
The newest actively supported branch is Apple macOS 26 (latest release 26.6.1).
Frequently asked questions
Is Apple macOS 12 still safe to use?
Apple macOS 12 reached end of life on 16 Sept 2024, 692 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download Apple macOS 12?
Yes — the final release (12.7.6) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade Apple macOS 12 to?
Upgrade to Apple macOS 26, the newest actively supported branch.
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