Office 2016 and Office 2019 Support Has Ended: Security Risks Users Must Know
Microsoft officially ended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on October 14, 2025. Learn the security risks, upgrade options, and what users should do next. Millions of users are now facing an important software security issue after Microsoft officially ended support for Office 2016 and Office 2019 on October 14, 2025 . Security alerts and technology discussions continue circulating online because many businesses, schools, and home users are still relying on these older Office versions. The end of support means these products no longer receive: Security updates Bug fixes Technical support Vulnerability patches Stability improvements For users still running outdated Office installations, this creates growing cybersecurity and compatibility risks in 2026. Which Office Versions Reached End of Support? Microsoft officially ended support for: Microsoft Office 2016 Microsoft Office 2019 The support lifecycle ended on October 14, 2025, meaning these product...