# Latest macOS version: names and numbers of every macOS

> The latest macOS is macOS 27 Golden Gate, version 27.2, on Apple's page checked 4 November 2026. Every macOS name and number back to Catalina 10.15.

Canonical: https://www.notchstar.com/tips/macos-version-names-and-numbers/
Last updated: 2026-11-04

Published 2026-11-04.

On the Apple page checked on 4 November 2026, the latest macOS is macOS 27 Golden Gate, version 27.2. The older releases still listed include macOS Tahoe 26 at 26.7.2, macOS Sequoia 15 at 15.8.2 and macOS Sonoma 14 at 14.8.9. This page copies that table so you can match the name on your Mac to a number.

## Recent releases

| Name | Latest version on Apple's page |
|---|---|
| macOS 27 Golden Gate | 27.2 |
| macOS Tahoe 26 | 26.7.2 |
| macOS Sequoia 15 | 15.8.2 |
| macOS Sonoma 14 | 14.8.9 |
| macOS Ventura 13 | 13.7.8 |
| macOS Monterey 12 | 12.7.6 |
| macOS Big Sur 11 | 11.7.11 |
| macOS Catalina 10.15 | 10.15.8 |

Apple's full table continues back through Mojave 10.14.6, High Sierra 10.13.6 and earlier releases to Mac OS X Cheetah 10.0.4. Those numbers are the latest update for each release, not the number every Mac of that release shows.

## How to read it

The big number is the major release, and numbers after the dots are updates inside it. Your Mac may show a lower number than the table if you have not installed the latest update for your release. Apple's page lists the latest, as it was when checked.

## Find yours

Open the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. See [how to check your macOS version](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/how-to-check-your-macos-version/).

## What it means for the notch

The notch is hardware, so every macOS version that runs on a notch Mac has to deal with it. Menu names for related settings can differ by version, so check the version before following steps. The Menu Bar settings page and the Scale to fit setting are described in [menu bar icons hidden behind the notch](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/menu-bar-icons-hidden-behind-the-notch/).

## Which Macs run the newer releases

That depends on the model. Apple publishes a compatibility list for each release. See [which Macs support macOS Tahoe](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/which-macs-support-macos-tahoe/).

## Apps and versions

Apps state a minimum macOS. NotchStar needs macOS 14, Sonoma, or later. The numbers above are the only ones this page vouches for. For any other app, read the requirements on its page before buying.

## Quick answers.

### What is the latest macOS?

On Apple's page checked 4 November 2026, macOS 27 Golden Gate at version 27.2. Apple updates the page, so check it for the current number.

### Where do I find the name on my Mac?

Apple menu, About This Mac.

## Keep reading.

- [How to check your macOS version](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/how-to-check-your-macos-version/): Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac and read the macOS name and number. Click the number for the build. Apple's list of current versions included.
- [Which Macs support macOS Tahoe?](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/which-macs-support-macos-tahoe/): Apple's list of Macs compatible with macOS Tahoe 26, covering MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and MacBook Neo, as published on 14 September 2026.
- [How to find your MacBook model and year](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/how-to-find-your-macbook-model-and-year/): Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac and read the model name. Then match it to Apple's tech specs to see whether your MacBook has a notch.
- [The MacBook notch explained](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/macbook-notch-explained/): What the notch is, which MacBooks have it, why menu bar icons disappear behind it, and the options for working around or making use of it.

## More in macOS versions.

- [How to check your macOS version](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/how-to-check-your-macos-version/): Open the Apple menu, choose About This Mac and read the macOS name and number. Click the number for the build. Apple's list of current versions included.
- [Which Macs support macOS Tahoe?](https://www.notchstar.com/tips/which-macs-support-macos-tahoe/): Apple's list of Macs compatible with macOS Tahoe 26, covering MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and MacBook Neo, as published on 14 September 2026.