How To Install or Uninstall Safari Extensions on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
Extensions help enhance the default functionality in any web browser, and Safari is no exception. Therefore, Safari extensions are the best way to achieve this – whether it’s displaying websites in dark mode, forcing videos to appear in picture-in-picture panels, or blocking sites from showing spam ads.
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Both mobile and desktop versions of Safari support extensions. In this post, you will learn what you should do to install, manage and uninstall Safari extensions on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Note. Safari extensions won’t sync between iPhone, iPad and Mac. They must be installed and managed separately on each device.
How To Install Safari Extensions on iPhone and iPad
You can install and use extensions in Safari on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 at a minimum. In earlier versions of iOS and iPadOS, the browser was limited to content blocking extensions only.
Safari extensions are available in the App Store for iPhone or iPad. You can get to them quickly by opening the Preferences app and going to Safari> Extensions> More Extensions.
On the Safari extensions page that opens, you will see a list of recommended extensions and other categories such as required Safari extensions, content blockers, freeware, most paid, and more. You can expand them by clicking View All.
To install an extension, click on it and select Get (if it’s free) or its price tag. Then confirm your action with Face ID or Touch ID.
If you know the name of the Safari extension you want to use, you can try searching for it directly in the App Store. Here are a few extensions you might find useful:
PiPifier: Makes the video run in picture-in-picture mode. Super Agent for Safari: Automatically accepts all cookie pop-ups. Noir: Adds dark mode support for websites. Momentum: Replaces the start page with a personalized dashboard to improve focus. Fokus: Underlines selected text and other web elements.
How To Use and Manage Safari Extensions on iPhone and iPad
Each Safari extension comes with a companion app. It should contain parameters for controlling the operation of the extension, as well as instructions for use. After installing the extension, you can click Open to launch the companion application.
Having figured out everything, open Safari. Then tap the aA icon at the top of the screen and select Manage Extensions. so then turn on the switch next to the extension to activate it in Safari. Then you can invoke the extension at any time by clicking the aA icon and clicking on the name of the extension.
Some extensions, such as content blockers and password managers, will run continuously in the background, which means you won’t need to do anything after the initial setup.
How To Disable or Uninstall Safari Extensions on iPhone and iPad
If you want to prevent an extension from launching in Safari, open the aA menu, tap the Manage Extensions option, and turn off the toggle next to the extension. Alternatively, you can open the Settings app, choose Safari> Extensions to disable extensions.
If you want to remove an extension from your iPhone or iPad, you can do it in the same way as uninstalling any other application. Just press and hold the extension’s companion app icon on your home screen or in the app library and select “Uninstall app”.
If you’re having trouble finding an extension, use the iPhone search function (swipe down on any home screen page) to find it. Then tap and hold in the search results and tap Uninstall App.
How To Install Safari Extensions on Mac
Safari Extensions on Mac work the same as on iPhone and iPad, except you have a richer library of add-ons to play with on your desktop browser.
Safari extensions are available in the Mac app store. You can try to find them directly or filter all by opening Safari and choosing Safari> Safari Extensions from the menu bar.
The Safari Extensions screen in the App Store contains several categories and lists of popular extensions that you can install on your Mac. Select a category or View All option to expand it.
After selecting the extension you want to install, click the Get button. Some extensions require payment – in this case, you will see a button with a price tag that you must select. Finally, enter your Mac’s admin password (or use Touch ID) to confirm your action.
Here are some extensions that can help you get started:
Grammarly: Detects grammatical errors in text fields and online text editing tools. DuckDuckGo: Improves your privacy. Ghostery: A lightweight content blocker. Dark Reader: Adds dark mode support to all web pages. 1Password: Generates and manages passwords.
How To Use and Manage Safari Extensions on Mac
Like iPhones and iPads, Safari extensions for Mac come with companion apps that you can open through the launcher. This will help you customize how extensions work. For example, some applications may only contain instructions for using an extension, while others may display a simple splash screen.
To activate the extension, open Safari and select Safari> Preferences. In the “Settings” panel that appears, switch to the “Extensions” tab and check the box next to the extension to activate it. Some extensions contain multiple modules, so you must enable each one separately.
The activated extensions are displayed in the menu bar. You can select them to run extension-related actions, although some of them can always run in the background. You can also move them around if you like by customizing Safari.
How To Disable or Uninstall Safari Extensions on Mac
If the Safari extension is not optimized to work with Safari, you can disable it. To do this, go back to the Safari preferences panel and switch to the Extensions tab. Then uncheck the box or check boxes associated with the extension.
If you want to remove an extension from your Mac, start by exiting Safari. Then open Finder, select Applications in the sidebar, and drag the extension to the Trash (or Control-click and choose Move to Trash). You may need to enter your Mac’s administrator password to confirm the action.
Power Up Safari on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
The instructions above should help you install and uninstall Safari extensions on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Admittedly, they don’t come close to the arsenal of extensions available for Chrome and Firefox. But Safari extensions are gaining traction, so check the App Store often and you’re bound to come across new browser add-ons that pique your interest.
How To Install or Uninstall Safari Extensions on Mac , iPad and iPhone
How To Install or Uninstall Safari Extensions on Mac , iPad and iPhone