How do I update my safari browser?

how can I update my safari browser?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 5:08 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 7, 2021 11:05 AM

This question seems to come up on this forum about ten times every day. The way Safari is updated is by upgrading your computer's software. An upgrade is when you install a newer version, such as upgrading from Catalina to Big Sur. An update is to install a newer version of the same operating system. The reason for this is because Safari is installed as part of the operating system. It cannot normally be individually installed. Incidentally, a newer version of Safari does not always work with every web site. Sometimes it is necessary to install another browser such as Firefox or Chrome to use with certain web sites. They are individually installed and upgraded.

 

So, the latest Safari version is installed when you upgrade the OS on your iMac.

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 7, 2021 11:05 AM in response to melba21

This question seems to come up on this forum about ten times every day. The way Safari is updated is by upgrading your computer's software. An upgrade is when you install a newer version, such as upgrading from Catalina to Big Sur. An update is to install a newer version of the same operating system. The reason for this is because Safari is installed as part of the operating system. It cannot normally be individually installed. Incidentally, a newer version of Safari does not always work with every web site. Sometimes it is necessary to install another browser such as Firefox or Chrome to use with certain web sites. They are individually installed and upgraded.

 

So, the latest Safari version is installed when you upgrade the OS on your iMac.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

How do I update my safari browser?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.