How to Update Safari on Any Mac (Even Very Old Ones)
As with any software, it’s a good idea to keep Safari up to date: Apple always releases security updates for Safari and macOS to protect your Macs from any potential attacks. Plus, if you’re having issues with Safari, there’s a good chance they’ll be fixed in the next update. And every software update improves the user experience, at least a little.
How do Safari updates work?
When it comes to updating Safari, Apple usually releases new updates for its web browser through the Mac App Store. However, with the release of macOS Mojave 10.14 back in 2018, Apple decided to bundle Safari updates with system updates in macOS, so when you update macOS, Safari will also be updated.
How to Update Safari on Your Mac with macOS High Sierra or Earlier
For those with an older Mac running macOS 10.13 High Sierra, 10.12 Sierra, 10.11 El Capitan or earlier, updating Safari is done through the Mac App Store. To update, first go to the Mac App Store and click Updates . At the top of the list of updates should be any pending macOS updates. Click where it says More to see updates available for built-in apps like iTunes or Safari. If there is an update for Safari, you should see an update button next to it next to Safari. Safari should take a few seconds to update depending on the speed of your internet connection. Once this is done, Safari will be updated.
How to Update Safari on Your Mac with macOS Mojave, Catalina, Big Sur and Monterey
If you have a Mac running macOS 10.14 Mojave, 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur, or 12 Monterey, Safari updates are made through System Preferences. To update Safari on Mac, click the Apple icon in the top left corner of the menu bar. Then select System Settings and go to Software Update . Once there, click where it says More Information and you’ll see any specific Safari updates if available. To install Safari updates, simply click the Install Now button.
How to Update Safari on Your Mac to macOS Ventura or Later
With macOS Venture, Apple has made some changes to the look and feel of the macOS user interface, but the upgrade process is still simple. To update, click the Apple icon in the menu bar, and then select System Preferences from that menu. Then click General in the side menu and select Software Update . You should see a button labeled “Update” if available. Once the update downloads, click Restart Now to restart your Mac. While updating your Mac, you may see a progress bar or blank screen a few times—don’t worry, this is normal. Once the update is complete, your Mac will boot up and display a lock screen where you can enter your password.