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macOS OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)

“El Capitan”

  • End of life
  • Released 30 Sep 2015
  • End of life 1 Dec 2018
  • Latest 10.11.6

Is OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) still supported?

Reached end of life on 1 Dec 2018 (7.5 years ago).

  1. Released 30 Sep 2015
  2. End of life 1 Dec 2018
Upgrade to macOS 27 Currently supported →

Release details

Product
macOS
Version
10.11
Codename
El Capitan
Release date
30 Sep 2015
Latest update
10.11.6 · 18 Jul 2016
Long-term support
No
Supported until
1 Dec 2018
Status
End of life

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Frequently asked questions

When does OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) reach end of life?

OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) reached end of life on 1 Dec 2018.

Is OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) still supported?

No. OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) no longer gets free security updates. Upgrade to macOS 27.

What is the latest version of OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)?

The latest OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) release is 10.11.6, released on 18 Jul 2016.

When was OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) released?

OS X 10.11 (El Capitan) was released on 30 Sep 2015.

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