Short answer: The newest tracked Apple watchOS release is 26, and the version to run today is 26. 1 of 10 tracked releases are still receiving support.
At a glance
- Latest tracked release: 26, build 26.6 (2026.07.27)
- Recommended version to run: 26
- Releases still receiving support: 1 of 10 tracked (1 in full active support)
- Next to lose security support: No upcoming security-support end date is listed.
This page is an automatically maintained Apple watchOS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 26.6 2026.07.27 |
2025.09.15 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| 11 | 11.6.2 2026.02.05 |
2024.09.16 | Not announced | 2025.09.15 | Security support ended |
| 10 | 10.6.2 2026.02.02 |
2023.09.18 | Not announced | 2024.09.16 | Security support ended |
| 9 | 9.6.4 2026.02.02 |
2022.09.12 | Not announced | 2023.09.18 | Security support ended |
| 8 | 8.8.2 2026.03.24 |
2021.09.20 | Not announced | 2022.09.12 | Security support ended |
| 7 | 7.6.2 2021.09.13 |
2020.09.16 | Not announced | 2021.09.20 | Security support ended |
| 6 | 6.3.1 2026.02.02 |
2019.09.19 | Not announced | 2020.09.16 | Security support ended |
| 5 | 5.3.10 2026.03.24 |
2018.09.17 | Not announced | 2019.09.19 | Security support ended |
| 4 | 4.3.2 2018.07.09 |
2017.09.19 | Not announced | 2018.09.17 | Security support ended |
| 3 | 3.2.3 2017.07.19 |
2016.09.13 | Not announced | 2017.09.19 | Security support ended |
Which Apple watchOS version should you use?
Run 26, the newest release in active support. It receives both general fixes and security patches.
Quick answers
What is the latest version of Apple watchOS?
The newest tracked release is 26, with latest build 26.6 (2026.07.27).
Which version of Apple watchOS should I use?
Use 26. It is the newest release in active support.
Is Apple watchOS 26 still supported?
Yes. Apple watchOS 26 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is 26.6.
Is Apple watchOS 11 still supported?
No. Apple watchOS 11 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2025.09.15, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Apple watchOS 10 still supported?
No. Apple watchOS 10 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2024.09.16, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Apple watchOS 9 still supported?
No. Apple watchOS 9 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2023.09.18, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Apple watchOS 8 still supported?
No. Apple watchOS 8 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2022.09.12, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Apple watchOS 7 still supported?
No. Apple watchOS 7 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2021.09.20, so it no longer receives updates.
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 Watch support status
- Apple iOS support status
- Apple iPadOS support status
- Apple macOS support status
- Apple visionOS support status
- Android OS support status
Source and update policy
Data source: endoflife.date Apple watchOS lifecycle data. Vendor release-note links are included in the table when the dataset provides them.
Last checked: 2026.08.03. Generated from structured lifecycle data. Always verify vendor documentation before making production upgrade decisions.
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