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Safari

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Spec score 8.6 #28 of 154 in Web browsers

What it is

Safari is a free web browser and web technology platform built on WebKit, included with Apple device operating systems. It supports iOS, macOS, and extensions. Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on-device machine learning to help prevent cross-site tracking, while Privacy Report shows trackers prevented from profiling you. Private Browsing does not retain visited pages or AutoFill information, and its open tabs are not stored in iCloud or synced across devices. Safari synchronizes passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Built-in tools include page translation, text interaction in images and paused video, and Visual Look Up. Extensions come through the App Store, and web apps can be saved to the Mac Dock or iPhone and iPad Home Screen. When enabled, Fraudulent Website Warning flags suspected phishing or malware sites. Apple no longer offers Safari updates for Windows or other non-Apple operating systems; Safari 5.1.7 was the last Windows version.

Spec sheet

What it does
Safari is a web browser app and web technology platform built on WebKit.Read 2 Oct 2026 · developer.apple.com
Supported platforms
bothRead 21 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Security
When Fraudulent Website Warning is enabled, Safari warns about suspected phishing or malware websites; checking a site may send calculated address information to Apple and Google Safe Browsing.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Support
Apple Support provides Safari help for updating, clearing browsing history and cookies, blocking pop-ups, and troubleshooting websites that do not load.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com
Headquarters
Cupertino, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Founded
1976Read 28 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Maker
Apple says it was founded in Cupertino and has called the Bay Area home for nearly 50 years.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Browser engine
otherRead 21 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Built-in tools
Safari includes page translation, text interaction in images and paused video, and Visual Look Up.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Cross-device sync
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Extension support
own_storeRead 21 Sep 2026 · apple.com
Extensions
Safari extensions are available through the App Store, and Apple says App Store extensions are reviewed, signed, hosted by Apple, and kept up to date automatically.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com
Passkeys
Safari supports passkeys, which Apple says work across Apple devices through iCloud Keychain and on non-Apple devices.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Platform limitation
Apple says it no longer offers Safari updates for Windows or other non-Apple operating systems; Safari 5.1.7 for Windows was its last Windows version.Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com
Privacy protection
Intelligent Tracking Prevention uses on-device machine learning to help prevent cross-site tracking.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Privacy Report
Safari’s Privacy Report shows cross-site trackers it has prevented from profiling you.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Private Browsing
Private Browsing does not remember visited pages or AutoFill information, and open tabs are not stored in iCloud or synced across devices.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Synchronization
Safari can sync passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com
Web apps
Safari web apps let users save websites to the Dock on Mac and the Home Screen on iPhone and iPad.Read 2 Oct 2026 · apple.com

Plans and prices

Safari Free Included with Apple device operating systems Read 2 Oct 2026 · support.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free with Apple operating systems
  • Cross-device password, bookmark, and tab sync
  • Tracking prevention and Privacy Report
  • App Store extension distribution
  • Built-in translation and Visual Look Up

Limits

  • No current Windows updates
  • Private tabs do not sync through iCloud
  • Fraud warning checks may send address information

Who it suits

Safari suits people using Apple devices who want synchronized browsing, privacy controls, extensions, and web apps. Windows users should note that current Safari updates are unavailable.

Verdict

Safari combines WebKit browsing with Apple-device synchronization, privacy features, extensions, and web-app support. Its ecosystem focus is clear, and Windows is no longer a supported update platform.

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