Apple is shuttering its 28-year-old online community forum

Apple will permanently close its Apple Support Community forum on 20 November 2026, ending a 28-year service where users exchanged technical advice about Apple products. The forum became read-only immediately after the company announced the decision, and Apple says users can find support on its official website.

Launched in 1998 as Apple Tech Exchange, the forum was later called Apple Discussions and then Apple Support Communities. Advice generally came from other users, with occasional contributions from Apple staff, and its accuracy varied. Apple reportedly said it made the decision after reviewing its support strategy and customer needs, as users increasingly turn to other online forums.