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Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum

Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum

Summary

Apple will permanently close its Apple Support Community forum on November 20, 2026. The forum is read-only and no longer accepts new posts; Apple directs users to its official Support site for help.

Key Facts

  • Apple announced the forum’s closure on Tuesday night.
  • The site stopped accepting new posts when Apple announced the closure.
  • The forum began in 1998 as Apple Tech Exchange.
  • Apple renamed the forum Apple Discussions in 2000.
  • In 2011, Apple redesigned it and renamed it Apple Support Communities.
  • Apple reportedly told MacRumors that it made the decision after reviewing its support strategy and customer needs.
  • Users will still be able to find support through Apple’s official Support site.
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