Older Versions Of Java For Mac OS X

We highly recommend downloading and installing the latest Java version.

The latest release for Java contains many new features, performance enhancements, and bug fixes to improve the running of Java applets or applications.

All Java 6 releases up to and including 6u45 have been moved to the Java Archive on the Oracle Technology Network, where they will remain available but not receive further updates.

Oracle recommends that users migrate to the latest Java version in order to continue receiving public updates and security enhancements.

If you have already tried the latest version and are facing issues running your Java Applets or applications, let us know the problems you encountered using the latest version.

Oracle offers updates to Java 6 only for customers who have purchased Java support or have Oracle products that require Java 6.

Older Versions Of Java For Mac OS X

For Mac OS X 10.6 and below, use the Software Update feature (available on the Apple menu) to check that you have the most up-to-date version of Java 6 for your Mac.

Oracle and Java.com only support Java 7 and later, and only on 64 bit systems.

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