What is .NET 10?
.NET 10 is a Long-Term Support (LTS) release from Microsoft, released in November 2025 and supported until November 2028. It is the successor to .NET 9 and includes significant performance improvements, new C# 14 features, and enhanced ASP.NET Core capabilities.
Key Features of .NET 10
- LTS Release: 3 years of support (until November 10, 2028)
- C# 14: New language features including field-backed properties and null-conditional assignment
- Performance: JIT improvements, better struct handling, enhanced loop optimization
- ASP.NET Core 10: Blazor improvements, OpenAPI 3.1 support, built-in validation for Minimal APIs
- Entity Framework Core 10: AI-ready vector search, improved LINQ with LeftJoin/RightJoin
- Enhanced Security: Post-quantum cryptography support, improved TLS handling
Requirements for .NET 10 Hosting
- Windows Server with IIS
- .NET 10 Hosting Bundle installed
- Plesk control panel (for our hosting environment)
- Application Pool configured for "No Managed Code"
Plesk .NET Support Note
Plesk includes built-in support for ASP.NET Core versions through the .NET Toolkit extension. However, the latest version may not be immediately available. .NET 10 can be manually installed on the server using the official Microsoft Hosting Bundle.
Next Steps
- Review our article on Installing .NET 10 Runtime
- Learn about Deploying .NET 10 Applications
- Understand Configuring .NET 10 Apps in Plesk
Official Documentation: Microsoft .NET 10 Documentation
