Safari updates
From Updates, in the HARD wiki · Updated
This article is about security updates for Safari. For every product, see Updates.
The latest version of Safari is 27.2, which Apple released on 26 Oct 2026. It fixes 33 security flaws.[1] It fixes 33 security flaws, and attackers study each release to work out what it fixed.
Since June 2026, Apple has put out 5 Safari security releases.
Should you update your Mac?
Yes, this week. Safari 27.2 came out on 26 Oct 2026. None of its 33 fixes is known to be used in attacks yet. Its page lists what each fix covers.
Older devices
Apple keeps fixing older versions for Macs that can’t run the newest one. The newest release on each:
| Version | Released | Fixes |
|---|---|---|
| Safari 27.2 | 33 | |
| Safari 26.6.1 | 23 |
How to update
- Back up first if you can.iCloud backup or your computer. Updates rarely go wrong, but a backup makes it painless if one does.
- Open Apple menu → System Settings → General → Software Update (Safari updates come with macOS, or on their own for older Macs).Your Mac shows the newest version it can run. Tap or click Update Now, or Upgrade Now for a new major version.
- Leave it plugged in.It downloads, prepares and restarts. Expect 15 to 45 minutes.
- Turn on automatic updates.In the same place, under Automatic Updates, turn on both downloading and installing security responses and updates.
To see which version you have: Safari → About Safari shows the version.
Every release
Every Safari security release since June 2026, newest first.
| Release | Date | Fixes | Used in attacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari 27.2 | 33 | – | |
| Safari 27 | 8 | – | |
| Safari 26.6.1 | 23 | – | |
| Safari 26.6 | 10 | – | |
| Safari 26.5.2 | 31 | – |
References
- ^ Apple. “Apple security releases”, each release’s notes.