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Apple Safari Release Dates

Apple Safari Release Schedule

Apple Safari is the default browser on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, built on the WebKit rendering engine. Safari releases are tied to major OS updates, with point releases providing bug fixes and security patches between versions. New features are typically announced at WWDC in June. Safari emphasizes privacy features like Intelligent Tracking Prevention and password monitoring. Safari Technology Preview provides early access to upcoming features for developers. Understanding Safari's release pattern is crucial for developers targeting Apple's ecosystem, as Safari often has different timelines for adopting web standards. Track Safari release dates below to ensure compatibility across Apple devices.

Current & Upcoming Releases

Current Stable

v26.1
Nov 3, 2025
DesktopiOS

Current Beta

v26.2
Nov 4, 2025
DesktopiOS

Upcoming Stable

No data available

Upcoming Beta

No data available

Safari Releases

ChannelVersionRelease DateEngineEngine VersionRelease Notes
current26.1Nov 3, 2025WebKit622.2.11View
beta26.2N/AWebKit623.1.12View

iOS Release Cycles

CycleLatest VersionRelease DateLatest Release DateSupportEOLLTSLink
iOS 2626.1Sep 15, 2025Nov 3, 2025YesNoNoN/A
iOS 1818.7.2Sep 16, 2024Nov 5, 2025YesNoNoN/A
iOS 1717.7.2Sep 18, 2023Nov 19, 2024Sep 16, 2024Nov 19, 2024NoN/A
iOS 1616.7.12Sep 12, 2022Sep 15, 2025Sep 18, 2023Mar 31, 2025NoView
iOS 1515.8.5Sep 20, 2021Sep 15, 2025Sep 12, 2022Mar 31, 2025NoN/A
iOS 1414.8.1Sep 16, 2020Oct 26, 2021Sep 20, 2021Oct 1, 2021NoN/A
iOS 1313.7Sep 19, 2019Sep 1, 2020Sep 16, 2020Sep 16, 2020NoView
iOS 1212.5.7Sep 17, 2018Jan 23, 2023Sep 19, 2019Jan 23, 2023NoView
iOS 1111.4.1Sep 19, 2017Jul 9, 2018Sep 17, 2018Oct 8, 2018NoView
iOS 1010.3.4Sep 13, 2016Jul 22, 2019Sep 19, 2017Sep 26, 2017NoView
iOS 99.3.6Sep 16, 2015Jul 22, 2019Sep 13, 2016Sep 13, 2016NoView
iOS 88.4.1Sep 17, 2014Aug 13, 2015Sep 16, 2015Sep 30, 2015NoView
iOS 77.1.2Sep 18, 2013Jun 30, 2014Sep 17, 2014Oct 20, 2014NoView
iOS 66.1.6Sep 19, 2012Feb 21, 2014Sep 18, 2013Sep 26, 2013NoView
iOS 55.1.1Oct 12, 2011May 7, 2012Sep 19, 2012Nov 1, 2012NoView

Safari Release History

VersionRelease DateEngine VersionRelease Notes
26Sep 15, 2025622.1.22View
18.6Jul 29, 2025621.3.11View
18.5May 12, 2025621.2.5View
18.4Mar 31, 2025621.1.15View
18.3Jan 27, 2025620.2.4View
18.2Dec 11, 2024620.1.16View
18.1Oct 28, 2024619.2.8View
18Sep 16, 2024619.1.26View
17.6Jul 29, 2024618.3.11View
17.5May 13, 2024618.2.12View
17.4Mar 5, 2024618.1.15View
17.3Jan 22, 2024617.2.4View
17.2Dec 11, 2023617.1.17View
17.1Oct 25, 2023616.2.9View
17Sep 18, 2023616.1.27View
16.6Jul 24, 2023615.3.12View
16.5May 18, 2023615.2.9View
16.4Mar 27, 2023615.1.26View
16.3Jan 23, 2023614.4.6View
16.2Dec 13, 2022614.3.7View
16.1Oct 24, 2022614.2.9View
16Sep 12, 2022614.1.25View
15.6Jul 20, 2022613.3.9View
15.5May 16, 2022613.2.7View
15.4Mar 14, 2022613.1.17View
15.3Jan 26, 2022612.4.9N/A
15.2Dec 13, 2021612.3.6View
15.1Oct 25, 2021612.2.9N/A
15Sep 20, 2021612.1.27View
14.1Apr 26, 2021611.1.21View
14Sep 16, 2020610.1.28View
13.1Mar 24, 2020609.1.20View
13Sep 19, 2019608.2.11View
12.1Mar 25, 2019607.1.40View
12Sep 17, 2018606.1.36View
11.1Apr 12, 2018605.1.33View
11Sep 19, 2017604.2.4View
10.1Mar 27, 2017603.2.1View
10Sep 20, 2016602.1.50View
9.1Mar 21, 2016601.5.17View
9Sep 30, 2015601.1.56View
8Oct 16, 2014538.35View
7Oct 22, 2013537.71View
6Jul 25, 2012536.25View
5.1Jul 20, 2011534.48N/A
5Jun 7, 2010533.16N/A
4Jun 8, 2009530.17View
3.1Mar 18, 2008525.13N/A
3Oct 26, 2007523.10N/A
2Apr 29, 2005412N/A
1.3Apr 15, 2005312N/A
1.2Feb 2, 2004125N/A
1.1Oct 24, 2003100N/A
1Jun 23, 200385N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

Safari major versions typically release alongside macOS and iOS updates in September/October. Point releases (like 18.1, 18.2) follow throughout the year with bug fixes and security patches. Apple also backports security fixes to older Safari versions supported by previous OS versions.

Safari Technology Preview is available for macOS and provides access to upcoming Safari features before they ship. This is useful for testing new web platform features and ensuring compatibility. Note that Technology Preview is a separate app that runs alongside the stable Safari version.

Safari versions are tied to their respective OS versions. iOS Safari version numbers match iOS version numbers (e.g., Safari 18 on iOS 18). macOS Safari has independent version numbers but shares the WebKit engine. Both platforms receive similar feature updates and security patches.

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