Published at: Feb 24, 2022
No, you don't have to install JavaScript. Web Browsers such as Webkit based browser have JavaScript automatically built into it - in other words, you always have JavaScript capabilities, so there is no extra software you have to download and install in order to use JavaScript.
However! You might find that JavaScript is disabled in your browser - this means that it is "switched off" and won't do anything on the websites you visit. But this is different - JavaScript is still installed in your browser, it's just not enabled.
If you are having problems with websites not working properly (or at all), a possible problem is that you don't have JavaScript enabled. Turning JavaScript on is very easy, just follow the guide to enable JavaScript and very soon you will have it turned on and working.
What is JavaScript and what does it do?
Turn on/activate JavaScript.
What happens if you don't have JavaScript?
What are some of the concerns with JavaScript and security?
Does my browser already have JavaScript or do I have to install it?
Does JavaScript go out of date?
What is the percentage of websites that use JavaScript?
What are the reasons someone would disable JavaScript in their browser?
What restrictions are there that keep me safe?