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What is the latest version of Microsoft report viewer control and is it still supported

Steven Smart 0 Reputation points
2026-03-27T10:10:02.5533333+00:00

I used Microsoft report viewer control winforms in local mode and want to update to the latest supported version. I see there is newer designers for visual studio and nuget packages but there doesn't seem to be any new reportviewer.msi versions for download past 2015.

Is this still supported?

whats the latest version?

If we need to use nuget packages what is required to distribute the application to a client?

SQL Server Reporting Services
SQL Server Reporting Services

A SQL Server technology that supports the creation, management, and delivery of both traditional, paper-oriented reports and interactive, web-based reports.

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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-03-27T10:10:16.8933333+00:00
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    The standalone Microsoft Report Viewer Runtime (MSI) has not been updated beyond Report Viewer 2015 Runtime. Extended support for Microsoft Report Viewer Runtime 2015 ends on 14 October 2025, and there is no newer standalone runtime announced.

    The latest supported approach is to use the NuGet-based Report Viewer controls rather than a new MSI runtime. For .NET Framework WebForms and WinForms applications, use:

    • Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportViewerControl.WebForms
    • Microsoft.ReportingServices.ReportViewerControl.WinForms

    The current Report Viewer functionality and fixes are delivered through these NuGet packages, as reflected in the release notes and package pages:

    These NuGet packages are the latest supported versions of the control; there is no newer reportviewer.msi.

    For distribution to client machines when using the NuGet-based controls:

    1. Add the appropriate NuGet package(s) to the application project.
    2. Build and deploy the application as usual. The required Report Viewer assemblies from the NuGet packages are included with the application (no separate Report Viewer runtime installation is required on the client).

    In summary:

    • Latest runtime MSI: Report Viewer 2015 Runtime (no newer MSI; support ends 14 October 2025).
    • Latest supported controls: the NuGet-based Report Viewer controls for WebForms/WinForms.
    • Deployment: ship the application with the assemblies provided by the NuGet packages; do not rely on a newer MSI.

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