Microsoft Visual Studio
All Visual Studio 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 Visual Studio?
Microsoft Visual Studio is a comprehensive Integrated Development Environment (IDE)
used by developers to build everything from mobile apps to complex cloud services.
It features an intelligent code editor equipped with IntelliSense, which provides
AI-driven completions and real-time syntax checking to speed up the coding process.
The software supports a massive range of programming languages, including C#, C++,
Python, and JavaScript, making it highly versatile for different tech stacks. Beyond
just writing code, it includes high-end debugging and profiling tools that help developers
track down bugs and optimize application performance. Additionally, it offers seamless
integration with Azure and GitHub, allowing teams to manage their version control
and deploy applications directly from the interface
Visual Studio release and version history
| Release | Release date | Versions | Latest version | Latest version date | LTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 (2026) | 2025-11-11 | 43 | 18.11.0 | 2026-10-13 | No |
| 17 (2022) | 2021-11-08 | 252 | 17.14.42 | 2026-10-13 | No |
| 16 (2019) | 2019-04-02 | 219 | 16.11.60 | 2026-09-08 | No |
| 15 (2017) | 2017-03-07 | 173 | 15.9.83 | 2026-09-08 | No |
Data as of 15 October 2026. Dates in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DD). Source: Versio.io product release & end-of-life database.
The entire lifecycle of the product Visual Studio
Facts and figures about Visual Studio
| Product | Visual Studio |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Latest version | 18.11.0 |
| Number of releases | 4 |
| Number of versions | 687 |
| Number of unstable versions | 11 |
| Number of versions affected by CVE | 565 |
| Licence | Commercial |
| Version command | winget list --id Microsoft.VisualStudio |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visual_Studio |
Frequently asked questions about Microsoft Visual Studio end of life
What is the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio?
The latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio is 18.11.0, released as part of the 18 release on 13 October 2026.
Which Microsoft Visual Studio versions are still supported?
Visual Studio 18, Visual Studio 17, Visual Studio 16 and Visual Studio 15 are supported as of 15 October 2026. All other releases have reached end of life and no longer receive fixes.
When does Microsoft Visual Studio 15 reach end of life?
Microsoft Visual Studio 15 reaches end of life on 30 April 2027. After that date, no security fixes are provided.
Does Microsoft Visual Studio have long-term support (LTS) releases?
No. Microsoft Visual Studio does not designate long-term support releases; every release follows the standard maintenance period shown in the table.
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