BleepingComputer has reported that Microsoft has officially closed the Beta Channel for Windows 10, a notable development considering that support for the operating system will persist until October 14, 2025.
End of an Era for Windows 10 Beta Channel
In a recent post on the Windows Insider blog, the company stated:
“This will be the last time we release a Windows 10 build to the Beta Channel as we will be shutting down the Beta Channel for Windows 10.”
This decision, while surprising to some, aligns with the earlier release of the first Windows 10 Beta Preview in three years, which took place in June. This update seems to have served as a final flourish for the operating system, introducing a last wave of features before it is quietly retired.
The discontinuation of the Beta Channel indicates that users can expect no new features for Windows 10 moving forward. Those who choose to remain on this platform until the end of its support will only receive essential bug fixes and security patches. For those interested in extending their Windows 10 support for an additional year, a fee of will apply.
Users currently on the Beta Channel will automatically transition to the Release Channel following the latest update. This channel will continue to provide necessary bug fixes and security updates until the official end of support.
With this strategic closure, Microsoft aims to motivate users to transition to Windows 11, which currently holds a market share of approximately 35.55 percent.
This information was originally published in our sister publication, PC för Alla, and has been translated and localized from Swedish.
