As with many types of software, Internet browsers are updated periodically to add features and prevent or patch security vulnerabilities. For these reasons, it is important to know the current version of the Internet browser installed on your computer. To determine the browser version you’re using, select it in the list below and follow the instructions.

Google Chrome

  • Open the Google Chrome browser.
  • In the upper-right corner of the screen, click the button.
  • In the drop-down menu that appears, place the mouse pointer over Help.

Use the Computer Hope System information online tool to view your browser version, plugin versions, and more.

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Microsoft Edge

  • Microsoft Edge Legacy

  • Internet Explorer

  • Opera

  • Safari

  • In the side menu that appears, select About Google Chrome.

  • The window that opens displays the current version of Google Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox

  • Open the Firefox browser.

  • In the upper-right corner of the browser window, click the Open Application Menu icon.

  • Select Help from the drop-down menu.

  • In the next window, select About Firefox.

  • The window that opens displays the current version of Firefox.

Microsoft Edge

  • Open the Microsoft Edge browser.

  • Click the Settings and more icon in the upper-right corner of the browser window.

  • In the drop-down menu that appears, near the bottom, move the mouse cursor over Help and feedback, then select About Microsoft Edge from the side menu.

  • The window that opens displays the current version of Microsoft Edge.

Microsoft Edge Legacy

  • Open the Microsoft Edge Legacy browser.
  • In the upper-right corner of the screen, click the button.
  • In the drop-down menu that appears, select Settings.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the Settings menu to the section labeled About this app. The current version of Microsoft Edge Legacy is displayed.

Internet Explorer

  • Open Internet Explorer.
  • In the upper-right corner, click the gear  icon.
  • In the menu drop-down menu, select About Internet Explorer.
  • The window that opens displays the current version of Internet Explorer.

Opera

  • Open the Opera browser.

  • Click the Opera icon in the top-left corner of the window.

  • In the drop-down menu, move your mouse cursor over the Help selector, and click About Opera in the side menu that appears.

  • The current version of Opera is listed in the center of the screen.

Safari

  • Open the Safari browser.

  • In the Apple menu bar at the top of the screen, click the selector.

  • Select About Safari in the drop-down menu that appears.

  • The About Safari window that opens displays the current version of Safari.

The second set of numbers, inside the parentheses, are the Safari build (WebKit) numbers.

  • How to update an Internet browser.
  • System information online tool
  • See our browser and version definitions for further information and examples of these terms.
  • Internet browser help and support.