Browser Compatibility

What's in this article:

• Browser Compatibility with JSTOR
• Mobile Compatibility
• Accessibility

Which browsers are compatible with JSTOR?

Browsers earlier than 2015 may not work on ITHAKA sites. As of May 2021, IE 11 is no longer supported.

JSTOR is compatible with the following browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

This means that if there is a problem with JSTOR and you're using a browser not included in the above list, we will ask you to test the site again in one of the above browsers. We may also ask you to update the browser to the most recent version.

Not sure which browser and/or version you are using? Visit WhatsMyBrowser.org for help.

To have the best possible experience using JSTOR, you will need to make sure that your browser is updated.  You can always find out what version you should be using by visiting the information pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Browsers generally update automatically when connected to the internet but you can manually update as well. Check the websites of the respective browsers above for further instructions on how to update your browsers.

Mobile compatibility

We support the current version of a device’s native browser. This includes:

• Safari + iOS
• Chrome + Android

Accessibility

Current versions of the following browsers including examples are compatible with the screen readers listed below:

Mac:

• Safari + VoiceOver
• Most current browsers + VoiceOver

Windows:

• Edge + Narrator
• Most current browsers + NVDA
• *Most current browsers + JAWS OR Narrator

*Exception: Firefox and JAWS are known to have compatibility issues

To learn more about JSTOR and accessibility, visit our Accessibility Policy page.