Download Updated Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Community Edition Link

There is no version of Visual Studio 2015 that has been updated after 2016. Any claim of a "new" VS2015 update (e.g., "VS2015 Update 4" or "VS2015 2023 Edition") is either:

Microsoft does not and will not release further updates for Visual Studio 2015.

Before we hit the download button, it is worth understanding why this specific version (codenamed "Dev14" during development) remains relevant. There is no version of Visual Studio 2015

You can install the Microsoft Build Tools 2015 separately alongside VS2022, then build older projects from the command line.

Follow these steps to get the latest official version directly from Microsoft. Microsoft does not and will not release further

You will be presented with a list of "Typical" or "Custom" installations. For a deep development setup, choose Custom.

Here is what you should consider checking based on your needs: Windows and Web Development:

Both support legacy project formats (you can open .sln files from VS2015). They include more modern compilers but can still target .NET 4.5 and older runtimes.

You have two options:

| Format | File Size | Best For | |--------|-----------|----------| | Web Installer | ~2 MB | Fast internet, you want to select components on the fly | | ISO Image | ~4-6 GB | Installing on multiple PCs, offline installation, slow connection |

Recommendation: Download the ISO version. It includes all features and updates, saving you from long online re-downloads during installation.