One of the most well-known websites for downloading Mac software safely is MacUpdate. There are more than 18,000 apps in its collection.

You can be sure that every app in the library has undergone a thorough vetting procedure because each one was personally chosen by the site's staff of professionals.

Free and paid apps are listed on MacUpdate, and some are linked directly to the Mac App Store for download. Some of them are available for direct download from the website.

The site is simple to navigate because there are 19 clearly defined categories for all the apps. Browse, Business, Customization, Developer Tools, Internet Utilities, Finance, Games, Graphics Design, Education, Health & Fitness, Lifestyle & Hobbies, Medical Software, Music & Audio, Photography, Productivity, Security, System Utilities, Travel, and Video are some of the categories they fall under.

• WOT Trustworthiness: 91/100
  
• APIVoid Risk Score Rating: 0/100

Website: https://www.macupdate.com/

One of the most popular websites for downloading software is Softpedia. Unsurprisingly, there is a whole portion of it devoted to Mac applications.

You may be confident that you're always getting the most recent version because the download files are updated every day. It's essential to use current versions to prevent security issues and flaws.

Additionally, a lot of apps have the "100% Clean" certification. According to Softpedia, it is as follows:
Because it does not contain any malware, including but not limited to spyware, viruses, trojans, or backdoors, Softpedia assures that the app is 100% Clean.

This software program has undergone extensive testing and has been deemed to be completely safe. As a result, any computer user can install it without any hesitation. You should check back occasionally and pay attention to the testing date listed above because this product will be frequently retested and the award may be removed.

Many of the apps that are accessible have user reviews on Softpedia as well. They can shed light on any problems you might experience while using.

• WOT Trustworthiness: 93/100

• APIVoid Risk Score Rating: 10/100

Website: https://mac.softpedia.com/

Pure Mac is one of the safest websites to get Mac software and programs if you can get past the slightly archaic graphics. There are more than 80 categories available on the website, making it one of the largest collections. The site is ideal for locating a Mac app to carry out a specific job because of the enormous number of groups.

The fact that Pure Mac doesn't manage its own download servers is a drawback. The publisher or developer of the program has supplied direct URLs for each and every download on the website. Keep in mind that using one of the top antivirus programs for Mac might help you stop any downloads that contain malware.

• WOT Trustworthiness: 92/100
• APIVoid Risk Score Rating: 0/100

Website: https://www.pure-mac.com/

Another of the web's greatest collections of apps is found in CNET's Download section. It covers all the major operating systems, including macOS, just as Softpedia. The website provides more than 150,000 free downloads in total.

To check for malware and other infections, the Mac software on the website is put through a rigorous testing process.

CNET also bans any apps that:

• Don't have easy-to-read end-user license agreements.
  
• Modify default browsers, search-engine home pages, or other security settings.
  
• Send information about your computer usage habits to the developer without prior notification.

Many Mac apps available for download feature editorial reviews, companion blog pieces, and how-to guides because they are a part of CNET. These work together to ensure that the software is safe both during the initial download and throughout use once it is installed on your machine.

• WOT Trustworthiness: 90/100
• APIVoid Risk Score Rating: 0/100

Website: https://download.cnet.com/mac/

If you've ever purchased a new Windows computer, Ninite may be familiar to you. It offers a thorough list of many of the most well-liked Windows applications from various categories. Choose the ones you want, then use a custom installer to download them all at once. It can save hours when setting up the system.

Sadly, Ninite does not offer a Mac-specific solution, however MacApps does. Seven categories—Internet, Productivity, Developer, Tools, Utilities, Multimedia, and Messaging—are used to group the software that is readily available. All the apps you undoubtedly use every day, such as Spotify, GitHub, Docker, Evernote, Firefox, Chrome, and many others, have download links available. There are 120 different apps available in total.

Choose the programs you want from the list, and MacApps will give you a unique Terminal command to utilize the utility. The download will start once you paste the command into the Terminal application. In case you were wondering, utilizing Terminal is simply one of several methods for installing Mac applications.

• WOT Trustworthiness: Not Ranked
  
• APIVoid Risk Score Rating: 0/100

Website: https://macapps.link/

Of course, you could simply visit the official Mac App Store if you wanted to completely eliminate third-party Mac software websites. Theoretically, it has very strong mechanisms in place to stop fraudulent programs from entering the listings.

However, despite what many people think, the Mac App Store isn't totally secure. There are nasty things that do get through.

For instance, Malwarebytes found that several apps were gathering sensitive user data and sending it to the developer's servers in September 2018. The servers were frequently located in China. Surprisingly, up until the data was made public, one of the apps—Adware Doctor—was ranked first in the list of paid utilities.

• WOT Trustworthiness: 92/100
• APIVoid Risk Score Rating: 0/100

Website: https://www.apple.com/app-store/