Short answer: The newest tracked Apple Watch release is Series 11, and the version to run today is Series 11. 11 of 18 tracked releases are still receiving support.
At a glance
- Latest tracked release: Series 11, build Not listed
- Recommended version to run: Series 11
- Releases still receiving support: 11 of 18 tracked (3 in full active support)
- Next to lose security support: No upcoming security-support end date is listed.
This page is an automatically maintained Apple Watch support-status reference, rebuilt daily from structured lifecycle data so the versions, dates, and statuses stay current.
What the statuses mean
- Active support: Gets both new fixes and security patches. Safe to run.
- Security support only: No longer gets general bug fixes, but still receives security patches. Plan an upgrade before the security date passes.
- Security support ended (end of life): No more updates of any kind. Avoid for anything important or internet-connected.
Current support status
| Release | Latest tracked version | Released | Active support until | Security support until | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series 11 | Not listed | 2025.09.19 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| SE (3rd generation) | Not listed | 2025.09.19 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| Ultra 3 | Not listed | 2025.09.19 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| Series 10 | Not listed | 2024.09.20 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| Ultra 2 | Not listed | 2023.09.22 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| Series 9 | Not listed | 2023.09.22 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| Ultra | Not listed | 2022.09.23 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| Series 8 | Not listed | 2022.09.16 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| SE (2nd generation) | Not listed | 2022.09.16 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| Series 7 | Not listed | 2021.10.15 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| Series 6 | Not listed | 2020.09.18 | Not announced | Not announced | Discontinued |
| SE (1st generation) | Not listed | 2020.09.18 | Not announced | 2024.09.16 | Security support ended |
| Series 5 | Not listed | 2019.09.20 | Not announced | 2024.09.16 | Security support ended |
| Series 4 | Not listed | 2018.09.21 | Not announced | 2024.09.16 | Security support ended |
| Series 3 | Not listed | 2017.09.22 | Not announced | 2022.09.13 | Security support ended |
| Series 2 | Not listed | 2016.09.16 | Not announced | 2020.09.15 | Security support ended |
| Series 1 | Not listed | 2016.09.12 | Not announced | 2020.09.15 | Security support ended |
| 1st generation | Not listed | 2015.04.24 | Not announced | 2018.09.17 | Security support ended |
Which Apple Watch version should you use?
Run Series 11, the newest release in active support. It receives both general fixes and security patches. The oldest version still getting security patches is Series 6, which ends Not announced.
Quick answers
What is the latest version of Apple Watch?
The newest tracked release is Series 11, with latest build Not listed.
Which version of Apple Watch should I use?
Use Series 11. It is the newest release in active support.
Is Apple Watch Series 11 still supported?
Yes. Apple Watch Series 11 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) still supported?
Yes. Apple Watch SE (3rd generation) is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 3 still supported?
Yes. Apple Watch Ultra 3 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple Watch Series 10 still supported?
Yes. Apple Watch Series 10 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple Watch Ultra 2 still supported?
Yes. Apple Watch Ultra 2 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
Is Apple Watch Series 9 still supported?
Yes. Apple Watch Series 9 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is Not listed.
What to do next
- If your release is in active support, install the latest available update.
- If it is security-support only, schedule an upgrade before the security support date passes.
- If support has ended, move off that version before using it for important work or internet-connected systems.
Related support-status pages
- Apple iPhone support status
- Apple iPad support status
- Apple iOS support status
- Apple iPadOS support status
- Apple macOS support status
- Apple watchOS support status
- Apple visionOS support status
- Android OS support status
Source and update policy
Data source: endoflife.date Apple Watch lifecycle data. Release policy: vendor policy page. Vendor release-note links are included in the table when the dataset provides them.
Last checked: 2026.06.20. Generated from structured lifecycle data. Always verify vendor documentation before making production upgrade decisions.
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