Microsoft Publisher
All Publisher releases at a glance: release dates, number of versions, latest version, LTS status and the end-of-life (EOL) visualisation
All supported productsFree Versio.io trialWhat is Publisher?
Microsoft Publisher is a desktop publishing program designed to create a variety of
professional-looking publications, like brochures, flyers, newsletters, postcards,
greeting cards, and more. It focuses on layout and design rather than text-heavy documents,
making it ideal for small businesses, educators, and individuals who need to produce
visually appealing materials without advanced graphic design skills.
Publisher release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly enterprise channel | 2020-06-09 | 73 | 16.0.20326.20142 | 2026-09-08 | No |
| Semi-annual enterprise channel | 2017-01-10 | 53 | 16.0.20326.20140 | 2026-09-08 | No |
| Current channel | 2014-02-25 | 372 | 16.0.20430.20146 | 2026-10-06 | No |
| 2024 | 2024-10-01 | 1 | 2024 | 2024-10-01 | No |
| 2021 | 2021-10-05 | 1 | 2021 | 2021-10-05 | No |
| 2019 | 2019-07-01 | 1 | 2019 | 2019-07-01 | No |
| 2016 | 2016-07-01 | 1 | 2016 | 2016-07-01 | No |
| 2013 | 2013-07-01 | 2 | 2013 sp1 | 2014-02-25 | No |
| 2011 | 2010-06-15 | – | – | No | |
| 2010 | 2010-06-15 | 3 | 2010 sp2 | 2013-07-25 | No |
| 2007 | 2007-01-30 | 4 | 2007 sp3 | 2011-10-15 | No |
| 2003 | 2003-08-19 | 4 | 2003 sp3 | 2007-09-17 | No |
Data as of 12 October 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product Publisher
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Facts and figures about Publisher
| Product | Publisher |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Latest version | 2024 |
| Number of releases | 12 |
| Number of versions | 518 |
| Number of unstable versions | 5 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 12 |
| Licence | Commercial |
| Version command | (Get-ItemProperty 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Office\ClickToRun\Configuration').VersionToReport |
Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Publisher end of life
What is the latest version of Microsoft Publisher?
The latest version of Microsoft Publisher is 2024, released as part of the 2024 release on 1 October 2024.
Does Microsoft Publisher have a fixed end-of-life schedule?
No. Microsoft Publisher does not publish fixed end-of-life dates. It follows a "latest version" model: only 2024 is considered current. Earlier release lines remain usable but are superseded and no longer the recommended version.
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