Safari is Apple's proprietary browser, installed by default on macOS and iOS. It does not have an official version for Linux, but you can still install it if you need to test the behavior of sites or interfaces in Safari. In this article, we will look at how to install Safari on Linux using the Wine environment.
Step 1. Installing Wine
Wine allows you to run Windows applications on Linux. Let's install it through the package manager. For Debian / Ubuntu:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install wine -y
For Fedora, use the command:
sudo dnf install wine Check the installation:
wine --version Step 2. Downloading Safari for Windows
Download Safari 5.1.7 from the official Apple archive:
wget -L --user-agent=jj 'https://www.techspot.com/downloads/downloadnowfile/4184/?evp=efb9a6e0294de28dbc6ffc726c78604e&file=4372' -O Safari.exe 
Step 3. Installing Safari via Wine
After downloading the installation file, run the installation via Wine:
wine Safari.exe The Safari graphical installer will appear. Accept the terms and complete the installation.
Step 4. Launch the browser
After installation, you can launch Safari with the following command:
wine ~/.wine/drive_c/Program\ Files\ \(x86\)/Safari/Safari.exe If the path is different, find the file manually:
find ~/.wine -name "Safari.exe" While Safari does not have a native version for Linux, it can be installed via Wine for basic testing. However, keep in mind that this is an outdated version of the browser. To accurately reproduce the behavior of sites in the current version of Safari, it is better to use cloud services or real Apple devices.
FAQ - Installing Safari on Linux
- 1. Can I install the latest version of Safari on Linux?
No, the latest Safari versions are only available for macOS and iOS. The Windows version (5.1.7) is outdated and no longer supported by Apple. - 2. Is it safe to use Safari 5.1.7 on Linux?
This version is safe for basic website testing, but it should not be used for everyday browsing due to outdated security protocols and lack of updates. - 3. Will websites look the same as in the macOS version of Safari?
Not exactly. Safari 5.1.7 uses an older WebKit engine, so rendering and CSS behavior may differ from the latest macOS version. For accurate testing, use cloud-based testing tools like BrowserStack or a real macOS device. - 4. Can I install Safari using a virtual machine instead of Wine?
Yes, you can install macOS in a virtual machine (such as VirtualBox or VMware) and use the native Safari version, but this requires a legal macOS image and appropriate licensing. - 5. What is the best alternative for testing Safari compatibility on Linux?
Use web testing platforms such as BrowserStack, LambdaTest, or Sauce Labs. They provide remote access to real macOS environments and the latest Safari versions for precise compatibility checks.
