Short answer: The newest tracked Apple iPadOS release is 26, and the version to run today is 26. 2 of 8 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: 2 of 8 tracked (2 in full active support)
- Next to lose security support: No upcoming security-support end date is listed.
This page is an automatically maintained Apple iPadOS 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 |
| 18 | 18.7.9 2026.05.11 |
2024.09.16 | Not announced | Not announced | Active support |
| 17 | 17.7.11 2026.05.11 |
2023.09.18 | 2024.08.19 | 2025.09.15 | Security support ended |
| 16 | 16.7.16 2026.05.11 |
2022.10.24 | 2023.09.18 | 2025.03.31 | Security support ended |
| 15 | 15.8.8 2026.05.11 |
2021.09.20 | 2022.10.24 | 2025.03.31 | Security support ended |
| 14 | 14.8.1 2021.10.26 |
2020.09.16 | 2021.09.20 | 2021.10.01 | Security support ended |
| 13 | 13.6 2020.07.15 |
2019.09.24 | 2020.09.16 | 2020.09.16 | Security support ended |
| 12 | 12.5.8 2026.01.26 |
2018.09.17 | 2019.09.24 | 2019.09.24 | Security support ended |
Which Apple iPadOS version should you use?
Run 26, the newest release in active support. It receives both general fixes and security patches. The oldest version still getting security patches is 18, which ends Not announced.
Quick answers
What is the latest version of Apple iPadOS?
The newest tracked release is 26, with latest build 26.6 (2026.07.27).
Which version of Apple iPadOS should I use?
Use 26. It is the newest release in active support.
Is Apple iPadOS 26 still supported?
Yes. Apple iPadOS 26 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is 26.6.
Is Apple iPadOS 18 still supported?
Yes. Apple iPadOS 18 is in active support and receives both fixes and security updates. The latest tracked build is 18.7.9.
Is Apple iPadOS 17 still supported?
No. Apple iPadOS 17 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2025.09.15, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Apple iPadOS 16 still supported?
No. Apple iPadOS 16 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2025.03.31, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Apple iPadOS 15 still supported?
No. Apple iPadOS 15 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2025.03.31, so it no longer receives updates.
Is Apple iPadOS 14 still supported?
No. Apple iPadOS 14 is listed as end-of-life. Security support ended 2021.10.01, 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 macOS support status
- Apple watchOS support status
- Apple visionOS support status
- Android OS support status
Source and update policy
Data source: endoflife.date Apple iPadOS 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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