Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1

End of life

18.1.1 Release notes ↗

Is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 still supported?

No

Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 reached end of life on Jan 13, 2026 (9 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10 (latest 18.10.3).

Released
Dec 9, 2025
End of life
Jan 13, 2026
9 months ago
Latest version
18.1.1
Dec 16, 2025

Upgrade path

The recommended upgrade is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10, currently at 18.10.3.

Quick answers

Is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 still supported?
No. Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 reached end of life on Jan 13, 2026 (9 months ago). It no longer gets updates, including security fixes. Upgrade to Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10 (latest 18.10.3).
When is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 end of life?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 reached end of life on Jan 13, 2026. It gets no more updates, including security fixes.
What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1?
The latest Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 release is 18.1.1, released on Dec 16, 2025.
When was Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 released?
Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 was released on Dec 9, 2025.
What should I upgrade Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.1 to?
The recommended upgrade is Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 - 18.10, currently at 18.10.3.

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Microsoft Visual Studio 18.1 release history

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