Is SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019 Still Supported? (2026)
Short answer
SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019 is no longer supported: vendor support ended on 14 Jul 2026 (3 months ago). CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog lists 17 vulnerabilities that affect SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019, matched to its versions through NVD data.
SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019 reached the end of extended support on 14 July 2026, and Microsoft's supported on-premises successor is SharePoint Server Subscription Edition.
Legacy Technology Tracker · Status as of 16 Oct 2026. Data checked 7 Oct 2026; refreshed monthly, with quarterly snapshots kept unchanged.
Risk rating
High: support ended 14 Jul 2026; 17 vulnerabilities on CISA's KEV list. How ratings work
Key facts
Every value links to its source and shows when we last checked or retrieved it. Data checked 7 Oct 2026; status as of 16 Oct 2026.
| Fact | Value | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support status | UnsupportedSharePoint Server 2016 and 2019 (same end-of-support date). Subscription Edition excluded. | ||
| End of mainstream support | |||
| End of standard support (security updates) | |||
| Known exploited vulnerabilities (CISA KEV) | 17 CVEs all time; 12 added in the last 24 monthsNewest added 25 Sep 2026Scoped to these versions through NVD product (CPE) data. Scoped via NVD CPE. | ||
| Home pages using Microsoft SharePoint, all versions (HTTP Archive, mobile) | 2,138 (0.024% of the crawl), Aug 2026HTTP Archive detects SharePoint without version; count covers all versions. | ||
| Home pages using Microsoft SharePoint, all versions (HTTP Archive, desktop) | 2,158 (0.04% of the crawl), Aug 2026 | ||
| Same measure 12 months earlier (mobile) | 2,950 (0.032% of the crawl), Aug 2025 | ||
| Job postings and salaries | Not tracked for this entry | — | — |
Versions in scope
SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019 (same end-of-support date). Subscription Edition excluded. Dates per version, each with its source.
| Version | Status | Standard support ends | Extended support ends | Latest release | Source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unsupported | — | 16.0.5565.1001 (11 Aug 2026) | |||
| 2019 | Unsupported | — | 16.0.10417.20198 (11 Aug 2026) |
If you still run SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019
The deadline has passed: extended support for both versions ended on 14 July 2026. Microsoft published one more round of security updates on 11 August 2026, but its lifecycle pages commit to nothing after 14 July and list no paid ESU period.
The realistic options:
- Move to SharePoint Server Subscription Edition. It keeps the farm on-premises and is in support under the Modern Lifecycle Policy. Expect an upgrade project, not a patch: custom solutions, third-party web parts and workflows need testing against the new version.
- Move content to SharePoint in Microsoft 365. This ends server maintenance but requires migrating sites, permissions, customisations and integrations.
- Run on unsupported software for a defined period. Restrict access to the farm, remove it from the internet, and set a dated exit plan. Without vendor patches, new vulnerabilities stay open.
Inventory the farm before choosing: site count and size, custom code, workflows, search, and what integrates with it. That inventory decides which route is feasible and how long it takes.
Related pages: legacy system modernization companies for migration suppliers and cost ranges.
Frequently asked questions
Is SharePoint Server 2016 or 2019 still supported?
No. Microsoft's lifecycle pages list the extended end date as 14 July 2026 for both versions (SharePoint 2016, SharePoint 2019). Neither page lists a paid Extended Security Update period.
Does SharePoint 2016 or 2019 still get security updates?
Microsoft's support site shows security updates dated 11 August 2026 for both versions (KB5002905 for 2016, KB5002894 for 2019), a month after the end date. The lifecycle pages give no commitment to further updates, so plan on 14 July 2026 as the end.
What replaces SharePoint Server 2016 and 2019?
SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, which follows the Modern Lifecycle Policy and keeps the farm on-premises, or SharePoint in Microsoft 365. Microsoft's lifecycle page lists Subscription Edition as in support.
Is it safe to keep running SharePoint 2016 or 2019?
Without a continuing patch commitment, each newly found vulnerability may stay open. CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue already includes SharePoint Server entries.