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I am using Safari Version 13.1.2 (13609.3.5.1.5). Every time I use the website it tells me to update my safari to latest version. Can anyone tell me this is the latest safari version for mac pc. Thank you.

I am using Safari Version 13.1.2 (13609.3.5.1.5). Every time I use the website it tells me to update my safari to latest version. Can anyone tell me which is the latest safari version for mac pc. I am using macOS High Sierra version 10.13.6 version of IOS. Thank you.

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It's the latest version for High Sierra. Whether it's the latest version for your computer depends on what model it is; Mojave requires a 2012 or newer Mac, or a 2010 desktop Mac Pro upgraded with a Metal-capable graphics card.

Alternatively, use a different web browser to access that site.

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Update to the latest version of Safari

If a Safari update is available for your device, you can get it by updating or upgrading macOS, iOS, iPadOS, or visionOS.

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The most up-to-date version of Safari is included with the latest version of the operating system for your Apple device.

To update Safari on Mac, update macOS .

To update Safari on iPhone or iPad, update iOS or iPadOS .

To update Safari on Apple Vision Pro, update visionOS .

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Apple no longer offers Safari updates for Windows or other PC operating systems. Safari 5.1.7 for Windows, released in 2010 and now outdated, was the last version made for Windows.

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It's a good practice to keep your web browser constantly updated for security reasons , but Apple Safari on Mac doesn't have an update button. Here's how to keep Safari updated.

Every year, Apple releases new features for Safari, and you usually install them without realizing it because they're linked to macOS updates that you get in System Preferences.

But because Safari is a browser, Apple often lets you update to the latest version of Safari without installing the next big OS release. For example, while Safari 14.0 came bundled in macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina users can still update to it. Apple also provides regular security updates to older versions of Safari, which is the main reason why  we recommend that you keep it updated .

Related: Why You Should Update All Your Software

To update Safari, you'll have to use the Software Update feature in System Preferences. To get there, click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen.

In the menu that appears, choose the "System Preferences" option.

In System Preferences, click "Software Update."

The Software Update panel will show you whether there are any software updates available for your Mac. If there are, you have two choices.

If you want to install the latest operating system along with the latest version of Safari, just click the "Update Now" button and follow the process.

Related: Why You Should Update Your Web Browser

If you only want to install an update to Safari, click "More Info" under the list of available updates to see a detailed list of all updates.

After clicking "More info," a panel will appear listing the updates available for your Mac. Make sure that the "Safari" update is selected, and uncheck "macOS" if you don't want to install a system update along with it. When you're ready, click "Install Now."

After a while, the Safari update will be installed on your Mac.

Once the update process is finished, you can safely quit the System Preferences app using the red Close button in the corner of the window.

Since this process is somewhat confusing and non-obvious, we recommend enabling the auto-update feature to keep Safari and your Mac updated. Good luck!

Related: How to Update Your Mac and Keep Apps Up to Date

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How to Downgrade Safari – Supported & Unsupported Options

If you recently installed the Mojave Supplemental Update and were surprised to see Safari 14.0 installed, you are not alone.

UPDATE 4/30/21 – This article explained originally how to downgrade from Safari 14.0 to 13.1.2 due to a problem. Apple has pulled the Safari 14.1 Update for both Catalina and Mojave. Users are reporting the error Safari 14.1 = webpage loading errors “a problem repeatedly occurred” . You can attempt to use the same instructions to downgrade from Safari 14.1 to 14.0.3. I’ve included Safari 14.0.3 download links at the bottom

Confirmed the following after reinstall of 10.14.6 over the top of current install (retains user data) Build Version (18G103) Safari 12.1.2 Software Update shows Security Update 2021-003 & Safari 14.0.3 Good workaround until Apple releases a fix ? Should be the same for 10.15

You are probably asking yourself, why would anyone want to downgrade from Safari 14 to 13. Safari was offered as a separate download in software update so users could remain on Safari 13 if they wanted. This was fine until the 2020-005 Security Update started to break systems . After issue, Apple re-issued Safari 14.0 but renamed it “Mojave Supplemental Update”. This caught many off guard because they didn’t understand that installing this update was actually installing Safari 14.0.

Readers wrote in and asked me if there is a way to downgrade Safari. Many still needed Flash, others had website compatibility issues. Some just really missed Top Sites. Another big problem was that some users upgraded to Safari 14.0.1 Beta. They are still broke because the supplemental update did not include 14.0.1 as a compatible upgrade version. I recommend that you do anything possible so you don’t need to downgrade. Most users will be just fine with Safari 14. The new version includes user privacy improvements and security fixes.

Supported and Unsupported

I will show you 2 different ways to downgrade from Safari 14.0 to 13.1.2.

• 1. Supported Way – Reinstall (not erase and install) macOS Mojave 10.14.6 (18G103) = Safari 12.1.2
• 2. Unsupported Way – Disable SIP protection > Remove Safari 14.app and Files > Install Safari 13.1.2 > Enable SIP again = Safari 13.1.2

When I say Supported I mean this is what Apple would recommend and is the best path forward. Unsupported is what some users have done the past that might or might not have some compatibility issues. Consider this a warning. I have tested this multiple times and not had an issue, but you might! So please backup before you test this path. You can always install Safari 14.0 again if needed.

The following instructions are only for macOS Mojave.

I did not test this on Catalina or High Sierra, but I’ve included download links below if you would like to try. Readers who have contacted me were only asking about Mojave because of the Supplemental Update naming issue.

Supported Way = Reinstall macOS Mojave

The is pretty cut and dry, you will reinstall macOS Mojave 10.14.6 over the top of your current version of Mojave. An example of this that you are running 10.14.6 (18G6032). This is the latest version of Mojave available and includes all the security fixes in the 2020-005 Update. If you want to see a full listing of macOS versions, take a look at my macOS System Status and Versions Page. After reinstalling macOS Mojave you will be at version# 10.14.6 & BuildVersion number (18G103). Safari will be at 12.1.2.

• 1. Backup all your files (always a good thing just in case)
• 2. Reboot to the Recovery Partition (Command R)
• 3. Click Install macOS
• 4. You are now at macOS Mojave 10.14.6 BuildVersion 18G103 and Safari 12.1.2
• 5. Install Safari 13.1.2 (download link below)
• 6. Install Security Update 2020-004
• 7. NOTE: I did NOT test installing the 2020-005 Security Update after. The Safari 13.1.2 + 2020-004 Security Update install order was offered by Apple when the 2020-005 update was pulled. This was a tested path by them and is supported.

You are back on Safari 13.1.2! Keep in mind you are missing important security updates. I hope that you can fix any compatibility issues that you may have and get on the latest version.

Unsupported Way = Uninstall Safari

As mentioned above, this is an unsupported path. Please backup your files or run a time machine before attempting this. Another thing you could do is run a tmutil localsnapshot / . You could immediately revert back to before any changes if needed. Remember the localsnapshots only last for 24 hours! I have tested this multiple times and have not found any issues, but you might! Let’s get started.

• 1. Make a backup first!
• 2. Disable SIP
• 3. Boot to the recovery partition > Open Terminal > Type in csrutil disable
• 5. Download Safari 13.1.2
• 6. Safari 13.1.2 = http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/38/62/061-98246-A_DETHLIXKPC/njpb63acy0z0rgpdpewxts5rfjlkhtdvcy/Safari13.1.2MojaveAuto.pkg
• 7. Download AppCleaner v3.5 – https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/
• 8. Download Pacifist v3.6.2 – charlessoft.com/cgi-bin/pacifist_download.cgi?type=dmg
• 9. Install both apps
• 10. Use AppCleaner to remove Safari 14.0 – Go to preferences and uncheck “Protect default OS X apps”. Drag safari.app over to the app then select all files. then click remove.
• 11. Install Safari 13.1.2MojaveAuto.pkg using Pacifist.app – Drag Safari13.1.2MojaveAuto.pkg over to the app. A new window will pop up. Highlight the main pkg in the list then hit install. You will see 2 admin prompts and a prompt to overwrite files, select overwrite all.
• 12. Reboot to recovery and re-enable SIP. Open Terminal > Type in csrutil enable
• 13. Reboot back to macOS. You are now back to Safari 13.1.2

Download Links

You might need to cut and paste the link in a new browser tab.

Safari 14.0.3 Download for Catalina – http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/15/11/071-10831-A_F9U2DK6CTY/iiqyne50g2xt78rc08bnt49yykpo4n3cg7/Safari14.0.3CatalinaAuto.pkg

Safari 14.0.3 for Mojave – http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/44/11/071-10830-A_HVHGD91GPY/cr9a8oy39eao60prj4iwtho4s7w7l5cmm7/Safari14.0.3MojaveAuto.pkg

FOR TESTING – Safari 14.1

Safari 14.1 for Catalina

http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/62/62/071-00728-A_5SWQUDK0WB/jyq47oimzangibo4lmyevte0ezlrg8w8s9/Safari14.1CatalinaAuto.pkg

Safari 14.1 for Mojave

http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/36/06/071-02600-A_V0GH526IV1/1cn8scgv7ujlqsglord2zkdyy3ho2ebunz/Safari14.1MojaveAuto.pkg

• 1. Safari 13.1.2 for Mojave – UPDATE LINK DEAD ! added link above. http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/38/62/061-98246-A_DETHLIXKPC/njpb63acy0z0rgpdpewxts5rfjlkhtdvcy/Safari13.1.2MojaveAuto.pkg
• 2. Safari 14.0 for Mojave – http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/08/46/001-55225-A_FKPERA412C/z81r8bvj47p12e0pvcz9dj33l43z7h201b/Safari14.0MojaveAuto.pkg
• 3. Safari 14.0 for Catalina – http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/00/48/001-50020-A_14M4NE130Q/q4lojf164rqsmp57dawdtgs25ut2d1j44m/Safari14.0CatalinaAuto.pkg
• 4. Safari 14.0.1 Beta Seed 2 – http://swcdn.apple.com/content/downloads/17/19/001-52276-A_BBHPSL2B2P/ymw96wmqb7aaypn8v3wcdv6gcu9fb4o9ug/Safari14.0.1MojaveAutoSeed.pkg
• Mojave 2020-004 Security Update download from Apple.com – https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2045
• Mojave 2020-005 Security Update  download from Apple.com –  https://support.apple.com/kb/DL2054

21 thoughts on “How to Downgrade Safari – Supported & Unsupported Options”

Thanks so much for providing this useful resource. I am following the updated tip in comments from Mr M and, confusingly, the recommended System Preferences/ update pane wants to install Safari 14.1, I have Safari 14.0.3, so for now I stopped there I am wondering if it’s safe to presume that the 14.1 that’s available from Apple now is safe. It is being presented by Apple once more

Yes, the re-posted Safari 14.1 is a different build which corrects the issues previously observed.

Is there anywhere to download Safari 13 now?

Links for Safari 13 are dead again.

Hey man thanks, I did an upgrade of my safari 13.1.2 to 14 and I got an issue because my macboock doesn’t support the newest version, so I got angry.

I checked your post and I used the unsuported way, that works!! I downloaded safari from another web page but your steps works without problems, Im very grateful with you, in Mexico we use a phrase for these situations “No todos los heroes Susan capa”(Not all the heroes use cape), thank you very much!

the 13.1.2 safari is loss，can you update links？

The both links for Safari 13.1.2 for Mojave are death. Can you update the links please?

me too. download link not working. please !!!!

Dear Mr. Macintosh,

I know the 2020-005 and suplemental upatate have been out now for a week.

I am still at the 18G6020, Mojave, and although wanted to go directly to Catalina, thought i’d give the updates a try and then go to Catalina.

as you say ”good to go” but are the latest updates to Mojave all free of the issues now. I’ve been (hate to say) filled with anxiety over updates for my Mac Air which is running perfectly with my current version of Mojave

The other question I have, and thought about, if I did skip the updates currently sitting on my ‘system preferences’ it also shows 10.15.7 (Catalina) 8.25 GB, ”upgrade now”

As another option, can I just go to Catalina and what would I expect in terms of install time, with a good Comcast speed.

Or would you recommend doing Mojave update and then Catalina ?

Your advice is most appreciated.

Bill Girolamo

I have currently 2 updates waiting on my Mojave 10.14.6 which are:

2020-005 Security Update and the Supplemental update (which now contains Safari 14.0) I did not update update to Safari 14.0 when it was offered to Mojave users a few weeks ago.

That being said, now i’ve got two updates waiting and know that the supplemental update contains not only bug fixes but also 14.0 Safari.

Do I have to install both or can I just install the 2020-005 update?

I don’t know even after spending time on your site this morning https://mrmacintosh.com/10-14-6-supplemental-update-safari-14-released-to-fix-previous-issues/ and watching the full video am still confused.

I did not install either update, so now Do I have to install BOTH 2020-005 and Supplemental and get the new version of Safari? (14.0)

Are the updates below mutually exclusive, where I could only install the security update 2020 – 005

if you can let me know That would be helpful

Bill Girolamo – 2 Mac User on Safari 13 and Mojave 10.14.6 18G6020

Bill, trust me this is very confusing. I tried my best to explain it but you are not the only one still left with questions.

To answer it, All you need to do in the system preferences > Software Update pane is click Install Now. (Make sure both updates are checkmarked)

Software update will install both updates and you will be good to go! Let me know how it goes.

Thank you Mr. Macintosh !

I was thinking of skipping and going directly to 10.15.7 Catalina and retaining the Safari 13 Which is still a stand-alone install, I’ve been told?

Your solution will install safari 14 and keep me at Mojave

Thank you again, your site is very detailed and helpful

I personally don’t believe you need to install both. The 2020-005 update is unchanged from it’s original posting. The Supplemental does have a rebuilt version of Safari 14, but I can’t find any evidence of any additional bug fixes in the content of the installer nor any of the scripts run during installation, but I haven’t had time to do more than a cursory comparison of those installations.

If it were me and I wanted to stay with Safari 13 (I don’t) then I would install the Security Update and then run softwareupdate -l and if there is no error message, you should be good to go.

Thanks Al, I appreciate the note and the information. The question I have is if i have one installed the 2020-005 and not the supplemental update, if I have problems, i’ll have a days’ work of determining the issues. If Mr. Macintosh says the 2 together work fine, i’d opt for going with both, or skipping them all together and going directly with Catalina 10.15.7, which is continuing to offer the 14.0.01 Safari install as a stand alone.

That’s the only dilemma I have right now, going with an 8 GB install or just updating the Mojave. I know, eventually, and soon, i’ll need to grab Catalina because in the next week Big SUR will be at everyones doorstep and at that point, i may not be able to go to the next OS.

I normally wait the year, before gong to the prior year macOS, and this year is no different and am never in a hurry to instal l “Security updates” especially now with all the issues each install brings. I wait patiently, review via Google or in this case Mr. Macintosh who did a great job giving all the scenarios that people could have hit.

I hit the one where I did NOT install anything and then 14 Safari was offered as a Supplemental update and had i just installed both I would have received 14.0 w/out knowing .. not a wise move for apple. The install s/have been Very clear, but it did say it in the notes.

SO, my only choice at this juncture is update Mojave and take the 14 safari or go to Catalina

Thanks again for your response, it was greatly appreciated.

Not sure I understand why you believe you will have “a days’ worth of work of determining the issues.” In my case I installed only the Security Update, checked with the above mentioned Terminal command to see if there was an issue and waited two or three days before applying the Supplemental, since I knew I wanted to restore Safari 14.

Thanks Al, I didn’t realize that you only installed the 2020-005 component, I must have missed that. So it’s good to know that if I only install that 2020-005 it will not cause an issue and I will remain at Safari 13.1.2

I thought the supplemental update contained bug fixes for the 2020-005 component and that they had to be installed together.

Thanks for the clarification. It was appreciated

Which is the build number of Safari 14.0 for Catalina?

Thanks Camelia

15610.1.28.1.9

I may have missed it, but Tech Tool 13 seems to contain new code that prevents an easy install on Mojave Macs. When I asked them I was told to restart in safe mode, use the terminal, add instructions, restart before I could complete a registration for a Mac pro 2012 (12 core) Mojave. I loaded the same Tech Tool 13 on a Mac pro 2008 (8 core) with el captain with no problem.

One possible issue with the Unsupported method is that normally the WebKit framework is closely matched with Safari. AppCleaner won’t remove WebKit and the 3.1.2 installer probably doesn’t replace the newer version. If you toss the entire framework, it breaks the Installer.app which requires the javascript component contained therein. It’s been a few years since I’ve successfully accomplished such a downgrade, so I don’t know from experience exactly what issues might be involved this time.

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How to update the Safari browser on your Mac computer by installing the latest version of macOS

• You can update your Safari browser on a Mac computer by updating to the latest available version of macOS. 
• For those with macOS Mojave or later, you can easily check to see if there are any updates available for your computer and its various apps in your System Preferences.
• If you have an older version, you'll instead have to go through the App Store.
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The first step to updating your Safari browser is checking if your Mac actually has any available system updates. 

If you have macOS Mojave or later, upgrades will come via your System Preferences. If you have a software update available, you can install it to get the updated version of Safari.

System Preferences is also where you can check for any individual upgrades to other Mac apps and programs that might be available for your computer.

Here's how to check if you have any updates available, and if so, how to install them:

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1. Click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen and selecting "System Preferences."

2. Select "System Updates" — it's marked with a gear icon.

3. Your computer will then check if there are any updates or upgrades available for your Mac.

4. If there are upgrades available, click "Upgrade Now" to continue.

To make things easier, you can tick the box next "Automatically keep my Mac up to date" so that you won't have to worry about making updates in the future.

If you have an older MacOS version, like High Sierra, Sierra, or El Capitan, for example, you would be able to check for updates by going to the App Store — which can also be accessed via the Apple menu in the top-left corner of the screen. 

From there, toggle over to the "Updates" section, if necessary, and click "Update," next to Safari (if available), or "Update All" if multiple updates are available.

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