Java for Mac installs Apple's version of Java on Macs running Lion or above so that you can run Java based apps and programs on your Mac. Note that this Java for Mac download only works on Lion OS X 10.7 and above. If you're looking for Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, you can download it here.
Macs that come installed with Lion or above do not have Java installed due to Apple's decision to drop it over security concerns. Apple's version of Java for Mac is now only available as an optional download via Apple and is simple to install but you do need to close your browser before doing so. Alternatively, you can also download Java for Mac via your Java preferences in your System Prefs folder. If you've had problems downloading Java this way however, this download will install it manually.
This is the latest version of Java for Mac which has been updated to ensure your Mac is secure from the latest vulnerabilities. It also configures the Java web plug-in to disable the automatic execution of Java applets. Users may re-enable automatic execution of Java applets using the Java Preferences application. If the Java web plug-in detects that no applets have been run for an extended period of time it will again disable Java applets.
Java for Mac allows you to run Java apps on Macs running Lion OS X 10.7 or above.
Recent changes
This release updates the Apple-provided system Java SE 6 to version 1.6.0_43 and is for OS X versions 10.7 or later.
This update uninstalls the Apple-provided Java applet plug-in from all web browsers. To use applets on a web page, click on the region labeled "Missing plug-in" to go download the latest version of the Java applet plug-in from Oracle.
This update also removes the Java Preferences application, which is no longer required to configure applet settings.
Laws concerning the use of this software vary from country to country. We do not encourage or condone the use of this program if it is in violation of these laws.
