# Is There a QuickBooks Desktop 2025 or 2026? Which Version Is Current

> Intuit lists no QuickBooks Desktop 2025 or 2026: version 2024 and Enterprise 24.0 are current, and here's how to check your release and update it.

- URL: https://logistify.ai/guides/quickbooks-desktop/quickbooks-desktop-2025-2026-latest-version/
- Section: QuickBooks Desktop Guides, End of support
- Applies to: QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Premier Plus, Pro Plus, Mac Plus
- Steps checked against: Intuit's QuickBooks Desktop help articles, updated August to October 2026
- Updated: 2026-10-20

**Short answer:** Intuit's help articles list no QuickBooks Desktop 2025 or 2026; the current versions are Desktop 2024 and Enterprise 24.0. Intuit calls them its final annual platform releases, so new features now arrive as release updates. Press F2 to see your release, and go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop to install the latest one. As of October 20, 2026, Intuit's update article listed QuickBooks 2024 R21_65 for Windows.

This guide covers which version is current and how to stay on it. For the date each older version lost support, see [QuickBooks Desktop support end dates](https://logistify.ai/guides/quickbooks-desktop/quickbooks-desktop-support-end-dates/).

## Before you start

- Know which product you run: Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus or Enterprise. Intuit numbers Enterprise versions by year, such as 24.0 for 2024.
- Sign in as the admin before an upgrade. Intuit's company file update steps need the admin user.
- Back up the company file before you move to a new version year. Intuit's upgrade article asks for this first.
- If several computers share the file, keep them on the same version and release. Intuit says a computer on an older version can't open the file once it's updated.

## Which version is current

QuickBooks Desktop 2024 and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise 24.0 are the current versions. Intuit's release process article calls them its final annual platform releases. Instead of a new version each year, subscribers now receive features and fixes as updates to 2024 and 24.0.

| Product | Current version | Latest release Intuit listed on October 20, 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus and Premier Plus (Windows) | 2024 | QuickBooks 2024 R21_65, on Intuit's update article |
| QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise (Windows) | 24.0 | Intuit's release notes cover 24.0 together with Desktop 2024. Their newest entry was R21_52. |
| QuickBooks Desktop for Mac | Mac Plus 2024 | R13, on Intuit's update article |

*From Intuit's update, release process and release notes articles, checked October 20, 2026. Release numbers change as Intuit ships updates, so check Intuit's update article for the newest one.*

Intuit's what's new article says Pro Plus, Premier Plus and Enterprise 2024 won't be discontinued in May 2027 and have no sunset deadline. It asks you to accept the periodic in-product updates when QuickBooks offers them.

## Why there's no 2025 or 2026 version

Intuit used to ship a new Desktop version each year, and it has moved away from that cycle. Updates now come as numbered releases of 2024 and 24.0, such as R19, R20 and R21. A release can add features, not just fixes. Recent ones, from Intuit's release notes and what's new article:

- R21 (June 9, 2026): search within account descriptions, and right-click to duplicate accounts, customers, vendors and jobs.
- R20 (April 23, 2026): payroll changes for the new 2026 W-2 rules on tipped occupations.
- R19 (March 10, 2026): purchase order numbers on customer statements, and profit shown for each invoice line.
- R16 (September 9, 2025): an Invoice Profitability report, which Intuit marks Enterprise only.
- R15 (May 20, 2025): alternate vendors and Enhanced Inventory Receiving, both in Enterprise.

If you see a QuickBooks Desktop 2025 or 2026 offered for sale, check it against Intuit's own articles first. They describe no such product.

## Step 1: Check your version and release

1. Open QuickBooks Desktop and your company file.
2. Press F2, or Ctrl+1, to open the Product Information window. On a Mac, press Command+1.
3. Read your version and release number, such as 2024 R21.
4. Compare it with the latest release on Intuit's update article. On October 20, 2026, that article listed QuickBooks 2024 R21_65 for Windows and R13 for Mac Plus 2024.

## Step 2: Install the latest release

1. Go to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop.
2. Open the Update Now tab and select Get Updates.
3. When the download finishes, restart QuickBooks. Select Install Now when it asks.
4. To get future releases on their own, go back to Help > Update QuickBooks Desktop, open the Options tab, select Yes, then Close.

If the update won't run inside QuickBooks, close it and go to Intuit's Downloads & Updates page. Choose the standard setup, then your country, product and version. Select Search, then Get the latest updates. Open the file and restart your computer. Our guide to [updating QuickBooks Desktop](https://logistify.ai/guides/quickbooks-desktop/update-quickbooks-desktop/) covers more of the problems.

### On a Mac

Go to the QuickBooks menu, select Check for QuickBooks Updates, then Install and Relaunch. If the release number doesn't change, download the update from the Downloads & Updates page instead.

## Step 3: Move up from 2023 or older

A release update keeps you current within 2024. It doesn't move you from 2023 to 2024, because that is an upgrade to a new version year. Intuit says upgrades are included in your subscription at no extra cost. It discontinued version 2023 (23.0) as of May 31, 2026.

1. Back up the company file: File > Back up Company > Create Local Backup.
2. Open QuickBooks and select Upgrade Now when the prompt appears. Or select Discovery Hub next to your profile icon, then Upgrade to QuickBooks 2024, Proceed to upgrade and Upgrade Now.
3. To keep the old version installed, select Keep old version on my computer. Then select Let's go.
4. Wait for the download, install and activation to finish, then select Open QuickBooks.
5. Make sure all users are signed out. Open the company file, sign in as the admin and select Update Now. QuickBooks backs up the file before it updates it.
6. After the update to 2024 or 24.0, set a temporary password for each non-admin user. Each person sets a permanent one at their next sign-in.

No upgrade prompt? Go to Edit > Preferences > General > My Preferences, select Bring back all one time messages, then reopen QuickBooks. On a Mac, go to Help > Upgrade QuickBooks, then Upgrade for Free and Let's go.

## Who can still buy QuickBooks Desktop

Intuit's stop-sell article sets the rules for US buyers. After September 30, 2024, Intuit stopped selling new subscriptions of Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus and Desktop Enhanced Payroll.

- New US customers: only QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. Intuit lists Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond.
- Existing Pro Plus, Premier Plus and Mac Plus subscribers: you can keep renewing. Intuit says you still get security updates, product updates and support.
- Existing Desktop Payroll subscribers: you can keep renewing too.
- Enterprise customers, new or existing: you can buy or renew by phone or online.
- Outside the US: the stop-sell decision applies to the US only.

Intuit also warns about fake software. It says Desktop Plus, Pro, Premier and Mac products offered for sale online are not authorized by Intuit. It no longer sells lifetime or perpetual licenses of Pro, Premier or Mac. For Enterprise costs, see [QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise pricing explained](https://logistify.ai/compare/quickbooks-desktop-enterprise-pricing/).

## Common problems

- The release number doesn't change after an update. Intuit's fix is to download the update again, then use the Downloads & Updates page if that fails.
- Intuit's pages can show different newest releases. On October 20, 2026, the update article listed R21_65, while the release notes ended at R21_52. Go by the update article.
- QuickBooks 2024 won't install. It needs 64-bit Windows. Intuit lists Windows 11 and Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 as supported, and doesn't support ARM processors.
- The upgrade prompt never appears. Bring back one-time messages in My Preferences, as in Step 3.

If QuickBooks shows a subscription error instead, see [what happens when a QuickBooks Desktop subscription ends](https://logistify.ai/guides/quickbooks-desktop/quickbooks-desktop-subscription-renew-cancel/).

## Where QuickBooks Desktop leaves the work to you

- Release updates reach a computer only when someone accepts them or turns on automatic updates there.
- Every computer that opens a shared file has to be on the same version and release.
- Moving from 2023 to 2024 is a separate upgrade, plus a company file update and new temporary passwords for non-admin users.
- Someone has to check that a seller really is Intuit before buying a Desktop license.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is there a QuickBooks Desktop 2025?

Not in Intuit's help articles. Intuit calls Desktop 2024 and Enterprise 24.0 its final annual platform releases and adds features through release updates instead.

### Will there be a QuickBooks Desktop 2026?

Intuit's help articles announce none. Intuit says it will keep version 24.0 up to date with support, security patches, tax law changes and new features, with no sunset deadline.

### What is the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

Enterprise 24.0, which Intuit keeps current through numbered releases such as R21. Press F2 to see which release you have.

### How do I know if my QuickBooks Desktop is up to date?

Press F2 or Ctrl+1 and compare the release in Product Information with Intuit's update article. On October 20, 2026, that article listed QuickBooks 2024 R21_65.

### Is upgrading from QuickBooks Desktop 2023 to 2024 free?

Intuit says upgrades are included in your subscription at no extra cost. Back up the company file before you start.

### Can I still buy QuickBooks Desktop Pro 2024?

Not as a new US customer. Intuit stopped new Pro Plus, Premier Plus and Mac Plus subscriptions after September 30, 2024, but still sells Enterprise.

## Sources

- [Intuit: Understand the QuickBooks Desktop release process](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/update-products/understand-quickbooks-desktop-release-process/L2tnnGnFE_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: What's new in QuickBooks Desktop 2024](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/inventory-management/whats-new-quickbooks-desktop-2024/L381Krc4A_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Release notes for QuickBooks Desktop 2024](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/update-products/release-notes-quickbooks-desktop-2024/L7oRK8JCw_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Update QuickBooks Desktop to the latest release](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/update-products/update-quickbooks-desktop-latest-release/L7qUzlW1k_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Upgrade QuickBooks Desktop for Windows and Mac](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/update-products/upgrade-quickbooks-desktop-pro-plus-premier-plus/L8B6lkyCq_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Update your company files to a new version of QuickBooks Desktop](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/product-delivery/upgrade-company-files-switch-new-version-desktop/L8KvjTj97_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Company file compatibility with QuickBooks Desktop when upgrading](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/convert-files/company-file-compatibility-quickbooks-desktop/L6NA0i2iZ_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Update QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise to the latest version](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/install-products/update-quickbooks-desktop-enterprise-latest/L7HvXPpR2_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Learn what the QuickBooks Desktop stop-sell means for your business](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/new-subscriptions/us-quickbooks-desktop-sold-july-2024/L5lkQNq7L_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Common QuickBooks Desktop questions on subscriptions and support](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/new-subscriptions/common-quickbooks-desktop-questions/L6qndvmPy_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: System requirements for QuickBooks Desktop 2024](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/product-system-requirements/system-requirements-quickbooks-desktop-2024/L3PMFJBjS_US_en_US)
- [Intuit: Back up your QuickBooks Desktop company file](https://quickbooks.intuit.com/learn-support/en-us/help-article/back-data/back-quickbooks-desktop-company-file/L9qYBI54v_US_en_US)