Java SE Runtime Environment 8 for Mac
Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
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Java SE Runtime Environment 8 overview
Java RE 8 enables support for running Java-powered applets and applications.
Java Runtime Environment covers most end-users needs. Contains everything required to run Java applications on your system.
What's new in version 8u511
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Java SE Runtime Environment 8 for Mac
Free
In English
Version 8u511
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Nov 4, 2026
Version: 8u391
The current version of Java SE Runtime Environment 8 is 8u511.
It supports both Intel-based and Apple Silicon-based Macs.
Jul 27, 2023
Version: 8u321
JRE and JDK 8u381 now suppot ARM64. See below. https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#jre8-macos
https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#java8-mac
Jul 27, 2023
Version: 8u321
JRE and JDK 8u381 now suppot ARM64. See below.
https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/downloads/#java8-mac
Jul 23, 2019
Version: 8u221
Trust Oracle to ruin everything it puts its claws on. Isn't there an OpenJDK runtime available/
Apr 19, 2019
Version: 8u211
Now requires setting up an account to download a runtime edition? PITA
