# Downloading rapidweaver8

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/downloading-rapidweaver8/32267>\
**Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\
**Created:** [April 12, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/downloading-rapidweaver8/32267 "2020-04-12T06:42:34Z")\
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**Author:** ![zyb255](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/e0b2c6/32.png) [@zyb255](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/zyb255)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/downloading-rapidweaver8/32267/1 "2020-04-12T06:42:34Z")

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Hi,  
I plan to use my old Macbook model late 2009 to purchase and download the Rapidweaver8, since the security of this model can no longer be updated, Is it safe to download the rapidweaver8 ?  
Is there anybody can suggest a precautionary step to do before i download to make it safe ?

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**Author:** ![teefers](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/teefers/32/8173_2.png) [@teefers](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/teefers)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2020, 1:03pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/downloading-rapidweaver8/32267/2 "2020-04-12T13:03:34Z")

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Welcome to the forum,  
You didn’t say what version macOS you’re running, RapidWeaver 8 Requires Mac OS X 10.12 or newer.

As for safety if you feel unsure, you can still purchase RW8 from the App Store, but I wouldn’t hesitate to download from the official RealMac site:

> **[The Best Mac Website Builder - RapidWeaver Classic](https://www.realmacsoftware.com/rapidweaver/)**
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> RapidWeaver 9 is the best website builder for Mac. Build your own modern websites without having to write a line of code.

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**Author:** ![Almousso](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/cdc98d/32.png) [@Almousso](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Almousso)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2020, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/downloading-rapidweaver8/32267/3 "2020-04-13T22:35:53Z")

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I have a Macbook pro 15 late 2008 running 10.11.6, which is the maximum OS available for this model. Since it is not possible to acquire a new machine to run Rapid Weaver, I wonder which version ,fully capable, should I buy and download from realmacsoftware as the version I am currently using is version 4.1 which no longer is suitable for a modern look and other features.

thanks

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**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/system/32/25301_2.png) [@system](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/system)\
**Post date:** [May 14, 2020, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/downloading-rapidweaver8/32267/4 "2020-05-14T08:36:00Z")

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