When is macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) end of life?

macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) reached end of life on Dec 1, 2016. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.

What is the latest version of macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)?

The latest macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) release is 10.9.5, released on Sep 17, 2014.

When was macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) released?

macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) was released on Oct 22, 2013.

How do I check which macOS version I have?

Run sw_vers, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)

End of life

10.9.5 Release notes ↗

Is macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) still supported?

macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) reached end of life on Dec 1, 2016 (9 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to macOS 27 (Golden Gate) (latest 27.0.1).

Released: Oct 22, 2013
End of life: Dec 1, 2016
9 years ago
Latest version: 10.9.5
Sep 17, 2014

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is macOS 27 (Golden Gate), currently at 27.0.1.

How to upgrade from macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) to macOS 27 (Golden Gate)

Terminal

softwareupdate --list
sudo softwareupdate --install --all --restart

Or use System Settings → General → Software Update.

Back up first, and test on a non-production machine when you move to a new branch.

Quick answers

Is macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) still supported?: No. macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) reached end of life on Dec 1, 2016 (9 years ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to macOS 27 (Golden Gate) (latest 27.0.1).
When is macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) end of life?: macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) reached end of life on Dec 1, 2016. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks)?: The latest macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) release is 10.9.5, released on Sep 17, 2014.
When was macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) released?: macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) was released on Oct 22, 2013.
What should I upgrade macOS OS X 10.9 (Mavericks) to?: The recommended upgrade is macOS 27 (Golden Gate), currently at 27.0.1.
How do I check which macOS version I have?: Run sw_vers, then paste the result into the “Am I up to date?” box on this page.

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Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) End of life
Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) End of life
Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) End of life
Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) End of life

macOS 10.9 release history

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Release dates for 6 macOS 10.9 versions, newest first.

Sep 17, 2014 10.9.5
Jun 30, 2014 10.9.4
May 15, 2014 10.9.3
Feb 25, 2014 10.9.2
Dec 16, 2013 10.9.1
Oct 22, 2013 10.9

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