# Does R work on macOS 28?

> **Short answer: yes.** R runs natively on Apple silicon (checked October 5, 2026), so it keeps working on macOS 28 without Rosetta. If Finder shows your copy as “Intel”, it is an old download; get the current version from the developer.

## Key facts

- Architecture: Apple silicon (checked October 5, 2026)
- Homebrew package: r-app (https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/r-app), 11,624 installs in the last 365 days
- Website: https://www.r-project.org/
- Native Apple silicon version: Available
- Keep86 status: Not tested yet
- Latest known version: 4.6.1
- Last verified: 2026-10-05

## Questions about R

### Does R work on Apple silicon?

Yes. R has a native Apple silicon version, so it runs on M-series Macs without any translation layer.

### Does R need Rosetta 2?

No. The current version runs natively on Apple silicon, so it doesn’t use Rosetta 2 and isn’t affected when Apple removes it in macOS 28. Only an old Intel download of it would be.

### How can I keep using R after macOS 28?

Keep it up to date from the developer. If Finder shows your copy as “Application (Intel)”, replace it with the current download.

## Sources

- Homebrew cask “r-app” 4.6.1 ships an Apple silicon build — https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/r-app (2026-10-05)

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Architecture data partly from Homebrew (formulae.brew.sh), used under the BSD 2-Clause licence.
Source: https://keep86.com/apps/r