1. Executive Summary Citrix Receiver was the client-side software component used to access virtual apps, desktops, and data delivered by Citrix virtualization products (such as XenDesktop, XenApp, and Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops). While Receiver served as a critical endpoint for enterprise remote access for over a decade, Citrix officially retired the Receiver brand and software in 2018 , replacing it with Citrix Workspace app . As of today, Receiver is considered end-of-life (EOL) . Organizations still using legacy Receiver versions face security risks, compatibility issues, and lack of support. This report details Receiver’s purpose, architecture, features, limitations, and the migration path forward. 2. Product Overview (Historical Context) | Feature | Details | |---------|---------| | Original Name | Citrix Receiver | | First Released | 2009 (renamed from Citrix ICA Client) | | Final Version | 14.x (Windows), similar versioning for macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome | | Replaced By | Citrix Workspace app (starting 2018, completed 2019) | | Primary Function | Establish secure ICA/HDX connections from an endpoint to Citrix delivery controllers |
| Legacy Receiver Version | Replacement Workspace App Version | |------------------------|------------------------------------| | Receiver for Windows 4.9+ | Workspace app 1808+ | | Receiver for Mac 12.x+ | Workspace app 1808+ | | Receiver for Linux 13.x+ | Workspace app 18.x+ | | Mobile Receiver 7.x+ | Workspace app (same versioning) | citrix receiver
These gaps drove Citrix to build a unified . 6. Transition to Citrix Workspace App (2018–2019) In August 2018, Citrix announced that Receiver would be renamed and re-engineered as the Citrix Workspace app . The transition was completed by mid-2019. As of today, Receiver is considered end-of-life (EOL)