# How long before Classic reaches end of life? **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Created:** [February 19, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507 "2026-02-19T09:44:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![robbeattie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/robbeattie/32/78_2.png) [@robbeattie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/robbeattie)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/1 "2026-02-19T09:44:38Z")
Having decided to retire at the end of the year I’m slowly divesting myself of RW clients. It’s been great fun but I need to concentrate on my career as a rock star 🤣. I still have a chunk of sites that need the occasional tweak - sometimes more - so have decided to stay with Classic. I realise these things are a bit elastic but does the team think Classic will still be alive and kicking (and working) when 2026 ticks over into 2027? ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/2 "2026-02-19T09:49:23Z")
I think you’re good to go mind you I’m not a programmer mind you I’m a musician mind you I’m repeating what Dan and Ben have said that they will continue to support classic ---
**Author:** ![robbeattie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/robbeattie/32/78_2.png) [@robbeattie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/robbeattie)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/3 "2026-02-19T10:08:48Z")
Sure, but eventually they’ll stop supporting it - it doesn’t make sense to keep it going forever. So my question is quite specific - am I good for another 12 months? ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/4 "2026-02-19T10:20:49Z")
Absolutely yes… no problem - piece of cake 12 months is a few updates to classic… ---
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/5 "2026-02-19T12:00:00Z")
I’m more worried about Stacks 5, my stacks and themes in classic. Will they work with mac iOS in the future? ---
**Author:** ![MichaelDroste](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/michaeldroste/32/37212_2.png) [@MichaelDroste](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MichaelDroste)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/6 "2026-02-19T15:22:51Z")
Check with stacks dev… Forgot his name… sorry ---
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/7 "2026-02-19T15:32:47Z")
The Stack 5 developer is not interested. He has a new project. I have no problem at the moment and I will move my sites to Elements. ---
**Author:** ![Steve](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/steve/32/13846_2.png) [@Steve](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Steve)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/8 "2026-02-19T16:02:34Z")
All Stacks work in Classic and they will work with YourHead’s new Stacks app as well, whenever that is released. He’s been working on it for a long time. That is a massive understatement. ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/9 "2026-02-19T16:08:20Z")
> [@Steve](#): > > All Stacks work in Classic and they will work with YourHead’s new Stacks app as well, whenever that is released Unfortunately that’s not true. **Not all Stacks will work in the new Stacks app**. There’s quite a lot that need updating to work in the new system, and since a lot of developers have left the platform I can’t see older stacks ever getting an update… ---
**Author:** ![dan](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/dan/32/28516_2.png) [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 4:10pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/10 "2026-02-19T16:10:23Z")
> [@robbeattie](#): > > Sure, but eventually they’ll stop supporting it - it doesn’t make sense to keep it going forever. So my question is quite specific - am I good for another 12 months? As long as Classic + Stacks works on this years new macOS release, you should be fine 🙂 Things are really starting to ramp up for Elements 🎉 We’re seeing more and more users migrate from Classic and it shows no signs of slowing down! ---
**Author:** ![Steve](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/steve/32/13846_2.png) [@Steve](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Steve)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/11 "2026-02-19T16:28:37Z")
Sorry, I could have been more clear. All Stacks that currently work in Classic will continue to work in Classic unless RealMac changes something, correct? And all Stacks that currently work with Classic are _supposed_ to work in the new Stacks app as well. And I believe Workman said all of his Stacks will work, At least that’s the last I heard from their Discord unless something has changed? ---
**Author:** ![PLM](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/plm/32/31094_2.png) [@PLM](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/PLM)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/12 "2026-02-19T17:11:44Z")
Stacks 5 didn’t work with Tahoe until the developer made an update. I have read his focus is not on Stacks 5 in the future. @Steve ---
**Author:** ![robbeattie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/robbeattie/32/78_2.png) [@robbeattie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/robbeattie)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/13 "2026-02-19T17:37:36Z")
“As long as Classic + Stacks works on this years new macOS release, you should be fine” As always, it’s the ‘should’ that puts the wind up me. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MultiThemes](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/multithemes/32/25117_2.png) [@MultiThemes](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/MultiThemes)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/14 "2026-02-19T17:56:22Z")
> [@robbeattie](#): > > when 2026 ticks over into 2027? > [@RapidWeaver Classic 9.6.8 is now available](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-classic-9-6-8-is-now-available/53155): > > Hello Weavers, We’ve just released RapidWeaver Classic 9.6.8, a small but important update focused on stability. This version smooths out a few lingering issues reported by users and ensures Classic continues to run smoothly. What’s New in RapidWeaver Classic 9.6.8? Update PHP to 8.4.15, add INTL support Fix filename not showing when uploading Fix FTP browser buttons not working in Tahoe Improve test button appearance in bookmarks Download Classic You can [download the latest version of Rapid…](https://dl.devant.io/v1/3c53887f-427a-4af7-9144-ee16178c62f4/RapidWeaver.zip) _We know many of you have built your workflow around RapidWeaver Classic, and we want to reassure you that we’re continuing to maintain and update it with important fixes, and optimisations to keep things running smoothly._ @dan In terms of years, also for the next OS? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![jbyfield](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/jbyfield/32/82_2.png) [@jbyfield](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbyfield)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/15 "2026-02-19T18:25:36Z")
I have alway imagined that at some point there will be no more development of RW. Makes perfect sense. If I knew that the latest OS meant I could not use the version of RW that I was using, and I needed RW for paying customers, I just wouldn’t upgrade the OS. Am sure RMS won’t/can’t put a timeframe on it but even if they declared today that there would be no more RW upgrades it will still work until you upgrade your OS beyond RW’s capabilities. ---
**Author:** ![robbeattie](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/robbeattie/32/78_2.png) [@robbeattie](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/robbeattie)\ **Post date:** [February 19, 2026, 6:36pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/16 "2026-02-19T18:36:39Z")
I’m currently keeping RW Classic on an old MacBook Pro with an old OS. They work together fine. I don’t use that machine for anything else. As I give up clients through the year I want to make sure they’re not abandoned, and that I can update their sites until they decide what to do next. The technology I used to build many of these sites is finished. I understand that. I just want to give clients good options as I exit the building, rather just waving goodbye and riding into the sunset. And RW has given good service. Here’s the first site I built, still working - more or less - [https://www.helenwatson.net/](https://www.helenwatson.net/) Even more entertainingly, here’s a site built with Blueball’s Freestack (before it become responsive) - [http://www.brightonhealthy.co.uk/](http://www.brightonhealthy.co.uk/) - still there. Freestack was an amazing product, years ahead of its time. RW and Stacks have been great. I just need them to be great for a little while longer. ---
**Author:** ![Steve](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/steve/32/13846_2.png) [@Steve](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Steve)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2026, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-long-before-classic-reaches-end-of-life/54507/17 "2026-03-19T18:06:02Z")
Just came here to say happy retirement! I’d love to retire at 65 or 67 or whatever it’s supposed to be for a Gen Xer, but I don’t see how that’s ever going to happen. I’m pretty sure I’m going to have to keep working forever while living in a van down by the river. If I can afford a van.