Can people keep using Microsoft Publisher unsupported after the end of support date in October 2026?

You'll need a perpetual version of office (2021 or lower) or standalone version of publisher.

Tracy W,

Microsoft better provide a SUNSET version of PUBLISHER !!!

(Like they did for Microsoft Money - which I still use - because it's great)

I have tens of thousands of Publisher files and use it every day

This is unacceptable !

Tim

Hello, Microsoft announced that Publisher will not be supported after 2026, but the announcement was vague so I wanted to clear up a few things:

1. Will Microsoft Publisher still be available to use (albeit unsupported) after October 2026 or will it be removed from computers that have them?
2. If it is removed, does this only apply to Microsoft 365 subscriptions or will Office 2021 lifetime standalones also have Publisher removed?
3. What if you want to continue using Publisher? Much of my work revolves around using Publisher. Is there any way to keep it after Oct. 2026?

Original End of Support message: Microsoft Publisher will no longer be supported after October 2026 - Microsoft Support

Thanks in advance!

PLEASE MICROSOFT, DO NOT PULL THE PLUG ON PUBLISHER! I agree with what everyone else has said. This is going to be a NIGHTMARE for me! I too have years and years worth of Publisher files. I cannot convert them to Word, as I keep getting an error message about there not being any text. Yes, that's why I use Publisher - because I'm using images! If I want to use text, I'll use Word. Checked YouTube and watched demonstration of converting Publisher to Word - only the text was carried over into Word - no images transferred, so this is NOT an option! Also, PDF not an option, as I need to be able to manipulate the various layers in my Publisher files. I use Publisher for my crafting hobby, which is a lifeline for me as I am disabled. I love my craft work, as it takes my mind off everything else. I can't understand why we can't just continue to use Publisher, even if unsupported. MS Designer is no use for my needs, as it is for web-only use and will not print out (or that's what I understand from what I read of Microsoft's description). Like someone else said - this isn't about the paying customer - it's about the £££££! The annual subscription to Office 365 has also taken a MASSIVE price hike! I'll be trying out Libre Office and, if this suits my needs, I won't be renewing my subscription, as I only use Publisher and Word on a regular basis. I'm not going to fork out £85 just to use Word in future.

This is so disappointing. I have not found any program with ease of use like Publisher. I literally do everything on Publisher,