GitHub Copilot Drops Support for Older JetBrains IDEs
Developers on JetBrains 2025.2.x must update to version 2025.3.x or later to keep receiving Copilot features and fixes.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
GitHub Copilot is ending support for JetBrains 2025.2.x IDE releases, including patch releases on platform build 252. Microsoft recommends developers move to JetBrains version 2026.2 or later.
Why it matters
Developers on unsupported JetBrains versions will no longer receive new Copilot features, performance improvements, or bug fixes, and future plugin updates may not be compatible with those versions. The change affects any team that relies on JetBrains IDEs for AI-assisted coding.
The affected platform build is 252, which corresponds to JetBrains 2025.2.x, while the new minimum supported release is 2025.3.x. The notice does not give a specific cutoff date for when support formally ends.
The players
GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot is an AI-powered coding assistant developed by GitHub, a subsidiary of Microsoft, that suggests code and answers programming questions inside supported editors.
JetBrains
JetBrains is a Czech software company best known for its integrated development environments such as IntelliJ IDEA, PyCharm, and WebStorm, widely used by professional developers.
Microsoft
Microsoft is a global technology company that owns GitHub and publishes developer guidance, including the notice on Copilot's JetBrains support policy.
The details
The existing Copilot plugin will keep running on unsupported JetBrains versions, but it will not receive new features, performance improvements, or bug fixes. Developers can check their JetBrains version through the IDE's About menu and update Copilot under Settings > Plugins.
Timeline
Support for JetBrains 2025.2.x ends in the coming months, according to the notice.
Roadmap
The change follows the pattern of GitHub Copilot tying its plugin features to the newest JetBrains platform releases, so older IDE lines gradually fall out of support. It reflects a broader industry pattern in which AI coding tools must be rebuilt for each IDE release cycle.
Developers using JetBrains 2025.2.x should update their IDE and the Copilot plugin under Settings > Plugins to keep receiving new features and bug fixes. Teams should check their JetBrains version through the About menu before future Copilot updates arrive.
The takeaway
Keeping your JetBrains IDE current is the simplest way to ensure GitHub Copilot continues to receive updates and remain compatible with your workflow. Checking your version now avoids disruption when support for older releases ends.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Visual Studio Magazine.
