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Apple will let you port Google Chrome extensions to Safari

Apple unveiled macOS 11 Big Sur earlier this week and talked about some of the improvements for Safari. In addition to native extensions, Apple is adding support for web extensions. It’s going to make it much easier to port an existing extension from Chrome, Firefox or Edge.

The company shared more details about how it’s going to work in a WWDC session . Safari already supports extensions, but if you’re using Safari, you know that there aren’t a ton of extensions out there.

On iOS and macOS, you can install content blockers and apps that feature a share extension. Content blockers let you provide a list of content to block when you load web pages, such as trackers and ads.

Share extensions let you add features in the share menu in Safari. For instance, Pocket or Instapaper take advantage of share extensions to run JavaScript on a web page and return the result to the app.

On macOS, developers can also take advantage of app extensions. 1Password uses that to integrate its password manager with Safari.

“These are great if you’re a native app developer already familiar with Swift or Objective-C,” Safari engineer Ellie Epskamp-Hunt said.

Other browsers have taken a different approach. They leverage web technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS. That’s why Apple is adding another type of extension with Safari Web Extensions.

Like other Safari extensions, web extensions designed for Safari are packaged with native apps. It means that developers will submit extensions to the App Store. Users will download an app that comes with an extension. The app doesn’t have to do anything, it can just be a place holder.

Apple is shipping an extension converter to let you port your extension quickly. When you run it, it’ll tell you if everything is going to work as expected. You can then package it in an Xcode project, sign it and submit it to the App Store.

Some extensions require a ton of permissions. They can essentially view all web pages you visit. That’s why Apple lets you restrict extensions to some websites, or just the active tab. You can also choose to activate an extension for a day so that it doesn’t remain active forever.

The user will get a warning sign the first time an extension tries to access a site and there will be a big warning banner in Safari settings before you activate an extension that can access all your browsing data.

This change could potentially mean that there will be a lot more extensions for Safari in the future. Many Chrome users don’t want to leave Chrome because they can’t find the same extensions. If developers choose to port their extensions to Safari, Apple could convince more users to switch to Safari.

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How to import chrome extension to safari in Big Sur?

I red that new version of safari is able to install chrome extension.

but I can not find any tutorial on the internet.

Could you help me how can I do that?

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 5:37 AM

Posted on Nov 14, 2020 6:23 AM

Many chrome extensions are available as Safari extensions. With Safari open, go to Safari (next to the apple symbol) and click on Safari extensions.

In regards to importing actual chrome extensions into Safari, this is what I read from a friendly website:

"Apple says developers have two options for creating Safari web extensions:

• Convert your existing extension into a Safari web extension, so you can use it in Safari on macOS and distribute it in the App Store. Xcode includes a command-line tool to simplify this process.

• Build a new Safari web extension in Xcode using the built-in template. You can then repackage the extension files for deployment in other browsers.

Safari web extensions are available in macOS Big Sur and in macOS 10.14.6 or 10.15.6 with Safari 14 installed.

Not all Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions will work in Safari, and developers will be required to pay $99 per year for an Apple Developer Program membership in order to port their extensions to Safari. Apple has a WWDC video and documentation with more details for developers."

A Step-by-Step Guide to Porting Your Chrome Extension to Safari

Apple has revealed the new macOS 11 Big Sur with the addition of new features and upgrades to the existing ones. They also added support for making it easier to port an existing extension from Chrome and other browsers. Although Safari has its own extension, it is nowhere close to the number of extensions available on Google Chrome. This accounts for the success of Chrome compared to Safari. Chrome users are not willing to migrate to Safari because they won’t find the great variety of extensions that are available on Chrome. But now that porting your Chrome extension to Safari is easy, more users will be engaged towards Safari.

Google Chrome extension is a software program that provides additional functionality to modify and improve the existing behavior of the Chrome browser. You can see Chrome extensions by entering chrome.google.com/webstore in the address bar of your web browser. There are 137,345 Chrome extensions available with millions of daily users. Chrome extensions have helped users to block ads, speed up the browser, manage websites, change browser appearances, and much more.

Safari is a web browser developed by Apple that was first introduced back in 2003 , and it became popular very quickly. It is currently supported on macOS, IOS, and iPadOS. Previously it was also supported on Windows between 2007 to 2010. Safari is also the most popular web browser in the world after Chrome, with a global market share of 19.22 percent, which means that around two in every ten people use Safari. However, in the United States, Safari has a higher market share of 35.56 percent, which means that many users in the United States prefer Safari over other browsers. It is also worth noting that Chrome maintains its highest market share globally as well as in the United States.

The reason millions of people around the world prefer Safari is that it has a nice and clean UI, moreover, it works seamlessly on all Apple devices. The Safari browser is optimized by Apple for a great performance on all iOS devices which is why a lot of Apple users use this as their default browser. However, like we mentioned before, Safari does not have a huge marketplace of extensions. And this is where porting your Chrome extensions to Safari will come really handy!

Porting Your Chrome Extension to Safari: Step-by-Step Guide

With new updates on macOS, porting your Chrome extension to Safari is going to be very easy, if you have installed Xcode 12 and Safari 14 in your Mac . Moreover, contrary to general belief, you don’t need to have an Apple Developer Program account or any development skills to do it.

Below are the steps that you need to follow for porting your Chrome extension to Safari:

First, copy the URL of the extension from the Chrome Webstore that you are interested in migrating to Safari
Then, go to the CRX Extractor , paste the URL in the input bar on the left and click ‘ Download’ . This will extract all the source code.
Once it is downloaded, drag and drop the file where it says ‘ Drop .crx file here, or click the button to choose the file ’. Now your source code zip file is ready.
Extract the zip file and open ‘Terminal’ in macOS. Here you will need to type two commands. First, to select Xcode, type sudo x-code -s <xcode app path> in the terminal.
Then to convert your extension, type cxrun safari-web-extension-convert <extension path> . While running, choose ‘ Yes ‘ as the default option if anything comes in between. This will create and open a new extension folder in the Xcode.
Once Xcode is opened, go to the ‘ Toolbar’ on your right and select ‘ Products’ and then click ‘ Archive’ . Doing this will run another build script.
You will see new options popping up on your screen. Click on ‘ Distributed App’ and then select ‘ Development’ and hit ‘ Next’ .
An option would appear prompting to choose a development team from accounts. If you have an account already, then select and press ‘ Next’ . In case you don’t have an account, you will need to create one first. Click on ‘ Add Accounts’ and Sign In to iCloud. You will see a ‘+’ sign at the bottom left of your window. Click on it and enter your ‘ Apple Id’ and hit ‘ Next’ . You can now close this window. Now you can select your new account and press ‘ Next’.
A checkbox would appear showing two options; Select the one which says ‘ Automatically sign in ’ and hit ‘ Next’ . Here it might take some processing time.
Now go back to your extracted folder and drag & drop the file with the ‘. app ’ extension to the Mac’s Applications folder. You may ignore the other files in the folder.
Finally, double click the file with the ‘. app ’ extension in your Application folder and select ‘ Open and Quit Safari Extension Preferences ‘.

There you go! You have successfully ported your chrome extension to Safari.

We hope that this article helped you in porting your Chrome extension to Safari. In case it didn’t work out, we highly encourage you to go through the steps again as you might have missed something. You may also reach out to us if you have any queries.

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Guidelines on using Chrome Extension on Safari on Mac

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Both Chrome and Safari allow you to apply Extensions to extend the specific function, which brings you great convenience. However, you may install different Extensions on different browsers, thus, it might be troublesome when you shift from one browser to another without bringing the Extensions function.

Don't be frustrated, this article will teach you how to convert Chrome Extension to Safari Extension in detail.

What are Extensions and how do they work on browsers?

An extension adds features and functions to a browser, created by familiar web-based technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. An extension can take advantage of the same web APIs as JavaScript on a web page, however, the extension also has access to its own JavaScript APIs.

Extensions are versatile and powerful tools, which can improve the user experience greatly. Moreover, the Extensions are capable of completing more work than you think with code on a webpage.

Firstly, it can serve as an enhancer and complement a browser, which allows you to collect features and details from the web pages that you visit, improving the services of web pages greatly.

Secondly, Extensions allow you to customize the web page, in other words, the Extensions on a web page allow users to have their personalities. For example, users can add their favorite pictures and designs as the background of a web page, and users can update the appearance of a web page.

Thirdly, the Extensions make it possible for users to apply the browser in the way that they want. The users can add or remove the content from the browser. If the user would like to shield themselves from ads, an ads blocker is in their hands. If the users favor a certain city or country when surfing, there are travel guides to access these places.

Fourthly, the Extensions allow users to add new tools and features to a taskboard, and generate QR code images from URLs, hyperlinks, or page text.

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How to convert Chrome extension to Safari on Mac?

Both Chome and Safari browsers enable the users to take advantage of Extensions on their websites, while when you want to switch one to another, installing Extensions again on the browser is troublesome.

Don't worry, Apple has made it easier for users to convert the Chrome extension to Safari when you change the default browser on Mac since the release of Xcode 12, which is suitable for macOS Catalina 10.15.6 and later macOS versions .

Prepare to convert Chrome extension to Safari

Before converting the Chrome extension to Safari, you need to have the extension ID that you want to convert:

Launch Google Chrome via Finder or Spotlight Search .
Click the three dots on the upper right of the Chrome window.
Select More Tools in the dropdown menu and choose the Extensions option.

Paste the long string of ID to Sticky notes for Mac for later usage.

Then, the path of the Google Chrome extension folder is significant. For most Macs, the following file path is suitable. The Extensions in the path stand for the extension ID that you saved.

~/Library/Application\ Support/Google/Chrome/Default/Extensions

Next, ensure that your Safari browser is updated to the Safari 14.0 version.

Finally, download and install Xcode on your Mac. The Xcode package is a little bit big, and the download time will be long, you're highly recommended to concentrate on other work when the package is downloading.

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Convert Chrome extension to Safari with the help of Xcode

After you have completed all the preparations, you can convert the Chrome extension to Safari now:

Launch the Terminal app via Home Folder on Mac or Finder.
Type the following command line in the Terminal window, replace the path with the Chrome folder path mentioned above, and replace the EXTENSION ID with the string extension ID that you write down on your Stickies for Mac. xcrun safari-web-extension-converter /big/ass/path/to/chrome/extensions/from/above/{EXTENSION ID}/{some version number}
Hit the Enter key.

After the whole process, then you can apply the extension that converted from the Chrome browser to the Safari browser. This method includes long strings of path and command lines and lasts a long time, and your patience is indispensable.

Conclusion

Extensions are excellent helpers in providing you with more functions and features. As a matter of fact, with the help of Xcode, converting the Chrome extension to Safari is not wishful thinking, thus you need not install the Chrome extension on Safari again.

You can have a try with the guidelines of this article, which can improve the user experience and enjoy the convenience greatly. For more information about the Chrome and Safari browser, read Chrome vs Safari on Mac.

3 Ways to Use Extensions for Chrome on an iPad

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Can you install Chrome extensions on an iPad?

Chrome remote desktop, safari extensions, orion browser.

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Want to use a certain Chrome extension on your iPad instead of on your computer? While you can install Safari extensions on your iPad or iPhone, there's no official way to download or install Chrome or Firefox extensions on iOS. However, you can use some clever workarounds to access your Chrome extensions on your iPad without installing them on Chrome directly. This wikiHow article will teach you three simple ways to install and use Chrome extensions on any iPad.

Things You Should Know

Use Chrome Remote Desktop to access your PC or Mac's Chrome extensions on your iPad.
You can install Chrome extensions with Orion, a free alternative browser.
Safari allows extensions, so check for Safari versions of your favorite Chrome extensions.

Chrome extensions are not supported on iOS.

While there was a workaround that involved porting Chrome extensions to Safari using Xcode on your Mac, this workaround relied on early versions of macOS, Xcode, and iOS to work. For now, the workarounds we cover in this article are the only options that we can confirm do work.

Step 1 Install Chrome Remote Desktop on your PC or Mac.

On your home computer, go to https://remotedesktop.google.com/access in Chrome.
Click the Download icon (an arrow pointing downward over a horizontal line), and then click Add to Chrome on the Chrome Remote Desktop page.
Follow the on-screen instructions to install.

Step 2 Install Chrome Remote Desktop on your iPad.

As long as your computer is connected to the internet, you'll be able to use Chrome and its extensions from your iPad no matter where you are.

Click the blue Turn On button.
Type a name for your computer and click Next .
Create a numeric PIN (at least 6 numbers).
Click Start . Chrome Remote Desktop is now active.

Step 5 Open the Chrome Remote Desktop app on your iPad and sign in.

If you're away from your computer and it's not showing as online, it may have gone into sleep mode. You'll need to disable Sleep Mode to keep your PC or Mac awake even when inactive.

While you're connected, a pop-up will appear on your computer's screen that says "Your desktop is currently shared with (your Google account name)." If you want to end the connection from your computer, click Stop Sharing .

Step 8 Use your favorite Chrome extensions.

For example, if you want to use a password manager like LastPass or 1Password, you can install a Safari extension. This will mean you'll need to switch to Safari to use the extension. [1] X Research source

Tap See All next to "Essential Safari Extensions," "Top Free," and "Top Paid" to view lists of Safari extensions.
Alternatively, tap Search at the bottom-right and search for safari extensions . You can also search for the name of the extension you want and "Safari extension." Just keep in mind that some regular iPad apps may show up in the search results.

Step 6 Tap GET or an extension's price to install it.

Open Settings .
Tap Safari .
If you installed a content-blocking extension like Adblock , you'll see it under "Allow these content blockers." Other extensions will appear under "Allow these extensions."
Tap the switch next to an extension to enable it.
Once enabled, your extension will be available in Safari.

Step 1 Install Orion browser on your iPad.

Because of Apple's API limitations, Orion cannot run all Chrome extensions. [3] X Research source
Orion also has other features, including ad-blocking and tracking protection.

Step 2 Open Orion and tap the three-dot menu ••• .

Once enabled, a new Extensions menu will be added to the main three-dot menu.

Step 5 Install extensions from the Chrome Web Store.

If you install the uBlock Origin extension, disable Orion's built-in content blocker. Otherwise, uBlock won't work properly. [4] X Research source Go to Settings > Content Blockers and tap the "Other websites" switch to turn it off.
Some extensions may install without trouble but won't work properly once installed. If you run into this problem, there might be a Firefox version of the extension that works. Enable Firefox extensions (in Settings ) and then go to https://addons.mozilla.org to install Firefox add-ons.

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How to install Safari extensions on Mac

Learn how to install Safari extensions on Mac and expand the functionality of your browser

You'll want to know how to install Safari extensions on Mac if, like many users, you use the computer's built-in browser. By making use of plug-ins, you can add a variety of features to help you get more out of the app. Perhaps you want a tool that checks your grammar, blocks adverts, allows you to save articles or launch apps. These and more are available.

They are also easy to install. Apple made it easier to find extensions for Safari with the introduction of macOS Big Sur and the number of them is rising. So it isn't just Chrome users who get to play around with extensions. And while you may consider using a rival browser — Google Chrome now outperforms Safari on M1 Macs after all — if you decide Safari has everything you need, you don't need to miss out.

Here is how to find and install Safari Extensions on Mac.

How to find and install Safari Extensions on Mac

1. Launch the Safari browser and click Safari from the top toolbar menu. Now select Safari Extensions .

2. The Mac App Store will open on the Safari Extensions page. Browse the extensions — note that some are free, some are paid-for and some have in-app purchases.

3. Click Get when you see an extension you would like to use.

4. Now click Install and sign in with your Apple ID and password when prompted.

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5. The extension will be installed. Click Open to launch and you may see some on-screen instructions.

6. You also need to ensure the extension is turned on. Open Safari again and click Safari in the menu. Then, select Preferences .

7. Click the Extensions tab at the top of the window and look down the left side of the screen for a list of available extensions.

8. Tick an extension you want to use and click Turn On .

9. You will also see information relating to it, including the permissions it requires and an option to uninstall.

And there you go. You can now start adding and using Safari extensions. Extensions exist for different browsers too. Take a look at the best Chrome Extensions but be careful because millions are under threat from malicious browser extensions . You can also install Safari extensions on iOS devices. Find out how by reading how to install Safari extensions on iPhone . You may also want to check out the best ad blockers too.

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How To Sync Chrome With Safari

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Introduction

In today's digital age, web browsers have become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether it's for work, entertainment, or staying connected, we rely on browsers to navigate the vast landscape of the internet. Among the myriad of browsers available, Google Chrome and Apple's Safari stand out as popular choices for users across the globe. Each browser offers its own set of features and functionalities, catering to the diverse needs of users.

However, many individuals find themselves using both Chrome and Safari, either due to personal preference or professional requirements. In such cases, the ability to seamlessly sync data and settings between these two browsers becomes incredibly valuable. This synchronization ensures a consistent browsing experience across different devices and platforms, allowing users to access their bookmarks, history, passwords, and extensions effortlessly.

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of syncing Chrome with Safari, providing step-by-step instructions and valuable insights to streamline the process. Whether you're a tech-savvy enthusiast or a casual user, mastering the art of browser synchronization can significantly enhance your digital workflow and productivity. So, let's embark on this journey to unlock the full potential of Chrome and Safari by harmonizing their functionalities and data synchronization.

Setting Up Chrome and Safari

To begin the synchronization process between Chrome and Safari, it is essential to ensure that both browsers are set up correctly on the respective devices. Here's a detailed guide to setting up Chrome and Safari for seamless synchronization:

Chrome Setup:

Install Chrome: If Chrome is not already installed on your device, head to the official Google Chrome website and download the browser. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Sign in to Chrome: Launch Chrome and sign in to your Google account. If you don't have a Google account, you can create one easily. Signing in to Chrome is crucial as it enables the synchronization of your browsing data across devices.

Customize Settings: Navigate to the Chrome settings by clicking on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of the browser window . Here, you can customize various settings, including privacy and security preferences, as well as the appearance of the browser.

Enable Sync: Within the Chrome settings, locate the "Sync" option. Ensure that the toggle switch for sync is turned on. This action will allow Chrome to synchronize your browsing data, such as bookmarks, history, passwords, and extensions, across devices where you are signed in with the same Google account.

Safari Setup:

Access Safari Preferences: Open Safari on your Apple device and click on "Safari" in the top menu bar. From the drop-down menu, select "Preferences" to access the Safari settings.

Sign in to iCloud: In the Safari preferences window, navigate to the "General" tab. Here, ensure that the "Safari" option is checked under iCloud preferences. Signing in to iCloud is crucial for synchronizing Safari data across your Apple devices.

Customize Safari Settings: Explore the various settings available in Safari preferences to tailor the browsing experience according to your preferences. You can adjust privacy settings, manage website data, and configure other browsing-related options.

Enable iCloud Sync: Confirm that the iCloud sync feature is enabled for Safari. This step ensures that your browsing history, bookmarks, and other data are seamlessly synchronized across your Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

By following these steps to set up Chrome and Safari, you lay the foundation for a smooth and efficient synchronization process, allowing you to seamlessly access your browsing data across different devices and platforms.

Syncing Bookmarks

Syncing bookmarks between Google Chrome and Safari is a convenient way to ensure that your favorite websites and online resources are readily accessible across different devices and platforms. Whether you're switching between a Mac, iPhone, or Windows PC , having your bookmarks synchronized allows for a seamless browsing experience. Here's a detailed guide on how to sync bookmarks between Chrome and Safari:

Chrome to Safari:

Export Bookmarks from Chrome:

Launch Google Chrome and click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner.
Navigate to "Bookmarks" > "Bookmark Manager."
In the Bookmark Manager, click on the three-dot menu and select "Export Bookmarks."
Save the exported HTML file to a location on your computer.

Import Bookmarks to Safari:

Open Safari on your Mac and click on "File" in the top menu bar.
Select "Import From" and choose "Bookmarks HTML File."
Locate the HTML file exported from Chrome and click "Import."

Safari to Chrome:

Export Bookmarks from Safari:

Choose "Export Bookmarks" and save the bookmarks file to a preferred location.

Import Bookmarks to Chrome:

In the Bookmark Manager, click on the three-dot menu and select "Import Bookmarks."
Choose the bookmarks file exported from Safari and click "Open."

Syncing Across Devices:

For continuous synchronization of bookmarks between Chrome and Safari across multiple devices, ensure that the sync feature is enabled in both browsers. By signing in to Chrome with your Google account and enabling sync, your Chrome bookmarks will be accessible on any device where you are signed in. Similarly, by signing in to iCloud and enabling Safari sync, your Safari bookmarks will be available across your Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly sync bookmarks between Chrome and Safari, allowing for a harmonized browsing experience across your favorite devices. Whether it's accessing work-related resources, entertainment websites, or educational materials, having your bookmarks synchronized ensures that your digital library is always within reach.

Syncing History

Syncing browsing history between Google Chrome and Safari is a valuable feature that allows users to seamlessly access their recently visited websites across different devices and platforms. Whether you're transitioning from a Mac to a Windows PC or switching between an iPhone and an iPad, having your browsing history synchronized ensures a consistent and efficient browsing experience. Here's a detailed guide on how to sync browsing history between Chrome and Safari:

Enable History Sync in Chrome:

Ensure that the sync feature is enabled in Chrome by signing in with your Google account and navigating to the sync settings. This step allows Chrome to synchronize your browsing history across devices where you are signed in with the same Google account.

Accessing History on Safari:

Once history sync is enabled in Chrome, open Safari on your Mac or iOS device. By signing in to iCloud and ensuring that Safari sync is enabled, your browsing history from Chrome will be seamlessly accessible on your Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

Enable History Sync in Safari:

Sign in to iCloud on your Mac or iOS device and ensure that Safari sync is enabled. This action allows Safari to synchronize your browsing history across Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

Accessing History on Chrome:

After enabling history sync in Safari, launch Google Chrome on your Windows PC or Android device. By signing in to Chrome with your Google account and enabling sync, your browsing history from Safari will be available on any device where you are signed in with the same Google account.

Continuous Synchronization Across Devices:

For continuous synchronization of browsing history between Chrome and Safari across multiple devices, it is essential to keep the sync feature enabled in both browsers. By maintaining a consistent sign-in with your Google account in Chrome and iCloud account in Safari, your browsing history will seamlessly propagate across your devices, ensuring a cohesive browsing experience.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly sync browsing history between Chrome and Safari, allowing for a harmonized browsing experience across your favorite devices. Whether it's revisiting important research websites, accessing previously viewed articles, or retracing your digital footsteps, having your browsing history synchronized ensures that your recent online activities are readily available whenever and wherever you need them.

Syncing Passwords

Syncing passwords between Google Chrome and Safari is a crucial aspect of maintaining a seamless and secure browsing experience across different devices and platforms. With the increasing emphasis on online security and privacy, the ability to synchronize passwords ensures that users can access their saved credentials effortlessly while adhering to best practices for password management. Here's a comprehensive guide on how to sync passwords between Chrome and Safari:

Enable Password Sync in Chrome:

Sign in to Chrome with your Google account and navigate to the sync settings. Ensure that the toggle switch for password sync is turned on. This action allows Chrome to synchronize your saved passwords across devices where you are signed in with the same Google account.

Accessing Passwords on Safari:

Once password sync is enabled in Chrome, open Safari on your Mac or iOS device. By signing in to iCloud and ensuring that Safari sync is enabled, your saved passwords from Chrome will be seamlessly accessible on your Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

Enable Password Sync in Safari:

Sign in to iCloud on your Mac or iOS device and ensure that Safari sync is enabled. This action allows Safari to synchronize your saved passwords across Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

Accessing Passwords on Chrome:

After enabling password sync in Safari, launch Google Chrome on your Windows PC or Android device. By signing in to Chrome with your Google account and enabling sync, your saved passwords from Safari will be available on any device where you are signed in with the same Google account.

For continuous synchronization of saved passwords between Chrome and Safari across multiple devices, it is essential to keep the sync feature enabled in both browsers. By maintaining a consistent sign-in with your Google account in Chrome and iCloud account in Safari, your saved passwords will seamlessly propagate across your devices, ensuring convenient access to your credentials while maintaining robust security measures.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly sync passwords between Chrome and Safari, ensuring that your saved credentials are readily available whenever and wherever you need them. Whether it's accessing online accounts, logging into secure portals, or managing your digital identities, having your passwords synchronized enhances both convenience and security in your browsing endeavors.

Syncing Extensions and Add-ons

Syncing extensions and add-ons between Google Chrome and Safari is a valuable aspect of ensuring a consistent browsing experience across different devices and platforms. Extensions and add-ons enhance the functionality of web browsers, offering features such as ad-blocking, password management, productivity tools, and more. Synchronizing these extensions and add-ons allows users to seamlessly access their preferred browser enhancements, regardless of the device or platform they are using.

Enable Extension Sync in Chrome:

Sign in to Chrome with your Google account and navigate to the sync settings. Ensure that the toggle switch for extension sync is turned on. This action allows Chrome to synchronize your installed extensions across devices where you are signed in with the same Google account.

Accessing Extensions on Safari:

Once extension sync is enabled in Chrome, open Safari on your Mac or iOS device. By signing in to iCloud and ensuring that Safari sync is enabled, your installed extensions from Chrome will be seamlessly accessible on your Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

Enable Extension Sync in Safari:

Sign in to iCloud on your Mac or iOS device and ensure that Safari sync is enabled. This action allows Safari to synchronize your installed extensions across Apple devices linked to the same iCloud account.

Accessing Extensions on Chrome:

After enabling extension sync in Safari, launch Google Chrome on your Windows PC or Android device. By signing in to Chrome with your Google account and enabling sync, your installed extensions from Safari will be available on any device where you are signed in with the same Google account.

For continuous synchronization of installed extensions between Chrome and Safari across multiple devices, it is essential to keep the sync feature enabled in both browsers. By maintaining a consistent sign-in with your Google account in Chrome and iCloud account in Safari, your installed extensions will seamlessly propagate across your devices, ensuring a cohesive browsing experience.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly sync extensions and add-ons between Chrome and Safari, ensuring that your preferred browser enhancements are readily available whenever and wherever you need them. Whether it's enhancing productivity, customizing your browsing experience, or bolstering security measures, having your extensions and add-ons synchronized enriches your digital interactions.

In conclusion, the seamless synchronization of browsing data and settings between Google Chrome and Safari offers a myriad of benefits, enhancing the overall browsing experience for users across different devices and platforms. By following the comprehensive guide outlined in this article, individuals can effectively harmonize their favorite browsers, ensuring that bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, and extensions are readily accessible whenever and wherever they are needed.

The ability to sync bookmarks between Chrome and Safari enables users to maintain a consistent digital library, ensuring that their favorite websites and online resources are easily accessible across various devices. Whether it's for work-related research, leisurely reading, or educational pursuits, having synchronized bookmarks streamlines the browsing experience, eliminating the need to manually recreate bookmark collections on different devices.

Furthermore, the synchronization of browsing history facilitates a seamless transition between devices, allowing users to revisit recently viewed websites without interruption. This feature is particularly valuable for individuals who rely on multiple devices for their daily browsing activities, ensuring that their digital footprint remains consistent and easily traceable.

The synchronization of passwords between Chrome and Safari not only enhances convenience but also reinforces online security practices. By seamlessly accessing saved credentials across devices, users can navigate their online accounts and platforms with ease, without compromising on security measures. This streamlined access to passwords contributes to a more efficient and secure browsing experience.

Additionally, the synchronization of extensions and add-ons ensures that users can leverage their preferred browser enhancements across different platforms. Whether it's for productivity tools, ad-blocking, or specialized functionalities, having synchronized extensions allows users to tailor their browsing experience to their preferences, regardless of the device they are using.

In essence, the ability to sync Chrome with Safari empowers users to transcend the limitations of individual devices, creating a cohesive and personalized browsing environment that adapts to their needs and preferences. By leveraging the synchronization features offered by these browsers, individuals can seamlessly transition between devices, accessing their personalized browsing environment with ease and efficiency.

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How to convert Chrome extensions to run in Safari

Thread starter walterpaisley
Start date Jul 22, 2020
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walterpaisley

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Jul 22, 2020
First, you need to be on Big Sur with the latest Xcode (12) installed. But! There's a big asterisk to this which I'll get to later.
The way I've done this is to make sure the extension I want to convert is installed in Chrome first. Open Chrome's Extensions screen and find the extension you want to convert.
Look for the extension ID, which is a long string of numbers and letters. Copy that and paste it somewhere handy.
Find the path to your Chrome extensions folder. This depends on which build channel you're using (release, dev, canary). I run Canary so my extensions folder is Bash: /Users/[me]/Library/Application Suport/Google/Chrome Canary/Default/Extensions/
Launch the terminal and run the command to convert the Chrome extension into an Xcode format: Bash: xcrun safari-web-extension-converter /big/ass/path/to/chrome/extensions/from/above/{EXTENSION ID}/{some version number} and hit return
Xcode project location is where xcrun will save the converted extension
Leave all of the other settings at default (although you can change the app name and app bundle ID if you really want to). Leave the language set to Swift .

Make sure you set both Targets to the same signing settings.
Go to the Product menu > Build for and select Running. The other settings might work as well, but this is what I've always done
The build should be "Successful". This is where you drink.
Now launch Safari and look under the Extensions preferences - you should see the new extension there, waiting to be checked off and activated.
If you built your extension unsigned (or signed locally), you'll need to turn on the Develop menu (Preferences > Advanced > Show Develop menu in menu bar) and enable Allow Unsigned Extensions before you can turn on your extension.

For some reason it's not opening Xcode, I get a list of options... and the prompt. Options: --project-location The location to put the created Xcode project. --app-name The name of the generated app. --bundle-identifier The bundle identifier for the generated app. --swift Use Swift in the generated app. --objc Use Objective-C in the generated app. Additional flags: --copy-resources Copy the extension files to the generated project. If not specified, the project will reference the original extension files. --no-open Do not open the generated Xcode project when complete. --force Force overwriting the output directory if it exists. --help Print this help text.

Jul 23, 2020

A couple of added notes. I had to copy the extensions to another folder before it would work. I also had to turn on the develop menu to run unsigned extensions. i tried ublock origin ,which was successful, but fails to do anything in Safari, and Synology Note Clipper which again was successful, it let me log into my synology nas, but that was it. I also had to change one of the icon png files to a 128x128 pixel icon. There are a few others I will try when I have time.

Good point about the unsigned extensions - I forgot about this as I'm signing my extensions. I'll add that to the instructions.

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I've been using this new cli tool extensively! It's been an absolute dream, haha, I've so far converted Reddit Enhancement Suite, Imagus, OctoLinker, Lovely Forks, and a couple of others ? aside from a few tweaks I had to manually do, and aside from some preferences not working for some extensions, everything works great! This tool is exactly what I have been wanting oh man I've posted a couple of comments about my success with this in the relevant GitHub repositories for the extensions (in case anyone is curious or cares haha) https://github.com/musically-ut/lovely-forks/pull/52

@markosb I just rebuilt the Bypass Paywalls extension and it worked. I built it off of the Firefox codebase this time.

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Thanks, I’ll give it a shot. Do you think it would be better to use github versions of the file; if available. I’m first trying extensions I use in Microsoft Edge / Chrome... as those are the important ones. It’s nice to have this as an option, cause you never know if the developers will port them over. Thanks for starting this thread.

Hjupter Cerrud

Macrumors regular.

Jul 24, 2020

I've been trying to convert different extensions but none of them shows up in the extensions panel I do have "Allow unsigned extensions" and other options enabled, do this works with the installed Safari version from Big Sur or do I need to get the preview version of Safari?

Nov 21, 2020

markosb said: For some reason it's not opening Xcode, I get a list of options... and the prompt. Options: --project-location The location to put the created Xcode project. --app-name The name of the generated app. --bundle-identifier The bundle identifier for the generated app. --swift Use Swift in the generated app. --objc Use Objective-C in the generated app. Additional flags: --copy-resources Copy the extension files to the generated project. If not specified, the project will reference the original extension files. --no-open Do not open the generated Xcode project when complete. --force Force overwriting the output directory if it exists. --help Print this help te Click to expand...

Dec 2, 2020

I would love to have the 1Password extension for Chrome be converted to work back in Safari. I have 1Password 6 and the extension is non-existent now. If you can give any help, that would be great. I tried your steps and got the extension but it does not work. Thanks.

My guess is the chrome extension uses specific hooks within chromium which prevents it from working in Safari.

Dec 4, 2020

upsguy27 said: I've been using this new cli tool extensively! It's been an absolute dream, haha, I've so far converted Reddit Enhancement Suite, Imagus, OctoLinker, Lovely Forks, and a couple of others ? aside from a few tweaks I had to manually do, and aside from some preferences not working for some extensions, everything works great! This tool is exactly what I have been wanting oh man I've posted a couple of comments about my success with this in the relevant GitHub repositories for the extensions (in case anyone is curious or cares haha) https://github.com/musically-ut/lovely-forks/pull/52 Click to expand...

Feb 5, 2021

tomptapple said: Could you help me converting one extension? This is literally the only reason why I use chrome. I would be more than happy to ditch it completely if I get it working on safari. If you can help me convert that I would be sooooo grateful!!!! LiuChan Chinese Popup Dictionary - Chrome Web Store A modern lightweight mouse-over popup dictionary for Chinese! chrome.google.com Click to expand...

Feb 6, 2021

@tomptapple I tried building that extension and it loads in Safari and you can view the settings, but the extension itself doesn't seem to work. It's going to require more than a simple code conversion to work unfortunately.

Mar 6, 2021

Hi All, I'm new to this but would like to convert a Chrome extension to Safari. I've followed this guidance and the guidance on the Apple Developer page, but cannot get this to work. I enter in the Terminal: xcrun safari-web-extension-converter It says: scrub: error: unable to find utility "safari-web-extension-converter", not a developer tool or in PATH. I originally tried this on Xcode 12.5 Beta. Thinking this utility may not have been included in 12.5 for some reason, I uninstalled it and installed Xcode 12.4 from the App Store. Unfortunately, that also doesn't have safari-web-extension-converter (that I could find). I'm obviously missing something... Does anyone have any thoughts on what might be going on? Is there a way I can do this within Xcode itself if the extension isn't found? I am running macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 on a MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon. Thanks in advance for any thoughts you might have!

Mar 7, 2021

Try launching the terminal and reselecting your Xcode install as the primary. Type: sudo xcode-select -s /Applications/Xcode.app/Contents/Developer or if you're running a beta version, sudo xcode-select -s /Applications/Xcode-beta.app/Contents/Developer And then try running the xcrun safari-web-extension-converter script again.

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Like Chrome, Safari isn't just a stagnant web browser, it also has additional functionality via its Safari Extension plugins which take seconds to install . A form of add-on, Safari extensions now come bundled with relevant Mac apps, as well as via the App Store.

Whether you're looking for productivity hacks, easy ways of saving money on your shopping, or ways to make your browsing experience more pleasant, there's a Safari extension for you.

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Ad blocker: Adblock Plus

Easy to set up.

Free, open source tool.

Support sites by allowing "acceptable ads."

Settings can be a little tricky.

No one likes obtrusive ads when trying to read an interesting article online. Adblock Plus makes it simple to block ads and tracking ads that bug you, while "safelisting" websites that you want to see all the ads for.

Adblock Plus takes a responsible approach to ads with an option allowing for "acceptable ads," appreciating that website owners still need to generate revenue, while saving you the hassle of the worst kind of ads.

Easy Coupon Codes: Honey

Easy to browse.

Coupons from over 30,000 sites.

Automatic coupons applied.

Most coupons are for the U.S. only.

Online, you can find thousands of coupon codes and offers, but it's likely that you forget to look them up until you've already ordered something. At the touch of a button, you can open Honey to the side of Safari, and check out the coupons available to you.

The extension offers up plenty of popular retailers such as Macy's, Bloomingdale's, eBay, and Sears. Just tap on the name of the retailer, and you can look up coupons, as well as details on how long ago they worked correctly. Honey also has a reward structure for extra bonuses.

Cinema Style Lighting Effect: Turn Off the Lights

Neat atmospheric lighting effect.

Several customization options.

Need to load the separate app to change settings.

Clunky interface.

One of the most effective things at the cinema is how the lights go down and you can focus solely on the cinema screen. Turn Off the Lights offers that same kind of effect on your laptop or desktop.

When on YouTube or another video based site, click the lightbulb icon on Safari, and the lights around the video playing are immediately dimmed. You can focus on the screen itself rather than everything going on around it.

To get the full effect, you need to tweak some settings, but it's a neat way of adding some atmosphere when watching a video.

Grammar Checker: Grammarly

Simple and clear writing suggestions.

Grammar tips and spelling corrections.

Free to use.

You need a subscription to get the most from it.

Grammarly is there for those times when you're not quite sure if your spelling or grammar is up to scratch. It highlights issues via a red line underneath a word and allows you to easily correct them, whether you happen to be typing a Facebook status or a blog post.

It's a useful service that's like a little nudge in the right direction when trying to improve your writing ability. The free version offers helpful tips, but a subscription offers the most vlaue.

Password Management: LastPass

Extra layer of protection for passwords.

Works across devices.

A little convoluted to set up.

Doesn't always work seamlessly.

Safari has built-in password management, but LastPass is much better at the job. It works across multiple devices and also gives you somewhere to store files and notes securely.

A lot of the time, you'll need to delve into the separate app to use it fully, but the Safari extension gives you the ability to generate secure passwords, quickly fill in forms, or add notes, all directly from your browser. It's a real game changer for security and privacy concerns.

Link Saving: Pocket

Great for storing links for later reference.

Handy Save-to-Pocket button.

Organize links with tags and labels.

You need to sign up first.

How often do you find yourself looking at a great long-form article and realizing you don't have the time to read it right now? With Pocket, click the "Save to Pocket" button, and the link saves to your account so you can easily consult it later on.

While you need an account to use Pocket, it works across multiple devices and you can tag and label articles so that everything is neatly organized.

Picture in Picture: PiPer

Supports many different video sites.

Free and open source site.

Liable to dent your productivity.

Being able to multitask is always a valuable skill. While you can switch between windows and tabs, it hasn't been possible to have YouTube or Netflix running alongside what you're working on in Safari.

PiPer changes all that. Via its extension, you can easily place a video in the corner of your screen, allowing you to continue working while the video plays to the side. It's a great tool for juggling multiple things at once.

Translation: Translate

Translates from dozens of languages.

Use the translate button to convert text.

You need to poke around in settings to gain full benefits.

No free version.

One of the best things about Chrome is its ability to translate websites for you. Translate brings that functionality to Safari.

With this extension, you can visit a website, tap the translate button, and Translate converts everything to English via Google Translate or Bing Translate. It takes a moment or two but you can see it being converted before your eyes, which is neat. Translations are reasonably accurate too.

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Safari and Chrome are two of the biggest players in the browser world. While Safari comes ready-to-go on Apple devices, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option — especially as Chrome is often touted as the best browser out there. See who wins in our Safari vs Chrome comparison.

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It’s that time of year again where we put two of the most famous browsers in our virtual boxing ring for the battle of Safari vs Chrome. All Mac users will be familiar with Safari; it’s the default browser for Mac devices and iPhones.

However, just because Safari comes pre-installed by default, that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily the best. With applications available for the Google Chrome browser on both Apple desktops and iOS, you might be wondering if you should make the switch.

Key Takeaways:

While Safari and Chrome are both decent browsers, Chrome’s vast library of extensions and customization capabilities means it’s a slightly better choice
In the battle of performance, Chrome also comes up tops, offering better speed and graphics execution
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To help you decide, we’ve done a bit of research for you, comparing Safari and Google Chrome across Mac and iOS to see which one is better. If you’re not a Mac user, then this article won’t be one for you, so we suggest you check out our Microsoft Edge vs Chrome review for Windows devices instead.

Cloudwards completed a fresh comparison of Safari vs Chrome. Since our last review, Chrome and Safari have remained relatively unchanged, making for a neck-and-neck race.

Safari vs Chrome: Rounds & Criteria

Our showdown between Safari and Google Chrome will take the form of five rounds, each focused on a different strength: features, ease of use, performance, security and privacy.

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At the end of each round, one browser will come up tops and earn a point. Whichever of the two browsers scores three points overall will be the final winner. Is Chrome better than Safari? Let’s find out.

1. Features

First up in our Google Chrome vs Safari showdown, we’ll explore each of the browser’s features. It’s fair to say that Safari and Google both cover the basics of a good browsing experience pretty well but, in this day and age, most of us want more than basic functionality. Native tools, customization and extensions were all things we considered in this round.

Customization

Safari is pretty minimalist in design and functionality. While you can customize the look and feel of the browser on Mac, your options are limited. For example, you can change the background of the Safari home screen, but not the overarching color and theme of the desktop.

By contrast, Google Chrome gives you a lot more options. You can choose from over 24 color themes, or even customize your background with an image of your choice. It’s a similar story over on the mobile applications for both.

Safari’s home screen feels minimalist and static, while the Google Chrome mobile device app offers higher levels of customization. You can, for example, set your homepage to show you the latest trending news from Google News.

Google Extensions vs the Apple Ecosystem

Google Chrome also leads when it comes to extensions. Like Firefox, the Chrome extensions library is huge, varied and offers lots of applications for free. Read our Chrome vs Firefox review here .

Safari’s library of extensions, in comparison, feels relatively limited. While you can access big names like Honey and 1Password, you’ll also find that a lot of applications aren’t compatible with Safari.

This is especially true for VPNs. Right now, none of the top VPN providers offer a browser extension for the latest version of Safari, but they do for Google Chrome. In essence, Chrome offers much more expandability and customization than Safari.

Syncing

Both web browsers offer solid syncing features. We like how Safari works in conjunction with a range of Apple features to offer a seamless browsing experience across all Apple products.

Combined with iCloud sync and Apple’s iCloud keychain software, you can move from your iPhone to your iPad to your Mac laptop without your browsing experience being interrupted, and your browsing history will also save automatically. Here’s the lowdown on how to get started with iCloud .

Safari also integrates into Mac’s other applications by default. So, if you use Mac apps like Apple Mail, Apple Calendar and iMessage, you’ll experience excellent continuity. We also like how, with compatible websites, you can use Apple Pay to pay for online shopping.

Google Chrome, though, also performs well on the continuity front. If you have a Google account, you can also sync your browsing experience across your other devices. While Google Chrome doesn’t enable Apple Pay, it has its own option — Google Pay — which you can enable for a faster payment experience.

So, Google Chrome and Safari are pretty much neck and neck when it comes to features but, with its greater levels of customization and vast library of web extensions, Google Chrome takes the lead in this round.

2. Ease of Use

Both Safari and Google Chrome are straightforward to use on desktop and mobile devices, so in this round, we analyzed which user interface felt more pleasant to use. Across iPhone and Mac, Chrome takes a slight lead here.

Safari’s user interface is minimalist and easy to get your head around. The search bar is at the top of the screen on both desktop and mobile. The home screen is then decorated with widgets showing frequently visited websites, favorite websites and suggested reading based on your browsing experience.

The experience is satisfactory and we also like how, if you open multiple tabs, you can click the four-square icon in the top right-hand corner of the browser to zoom out of all your open web pages, so it’s easy to find what you need.

Chrome is also really easy to use. The homepage — unless you change it — features the famous Google search bar, along with frequently visited websites below it. There’s also widgets in the top right-hand corner of the page, which give you quick access to Google applications like Gmail, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google Translate and YouTube.

In terms of finding bookmarks, Google Chrome’s bookmarks are more seamlessly integrated into the browser, showing as small widgets below the search bar at the top of the page. To show bookmarks in Safari, you have to either manually click the bookmark tab in the control panel or enable the bookmark pane, which is quite big and invasive.

Overall, while both are easy to use, the Google Chrome browser feels a bit more dynamic and user-friendly than Apple’s browser.

3. Performance

We’ve come to what is arguably the most important round: the Safari vs Chrome speed test. We performed a benchmark test using Speedometer 2.0, JetStream 2 and MotionMark to compare Safari vs Chrome performance.

We used a MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM and an Intel Core i5 CPU running at 2 GHz to run these tests.

Benchmark Test Results

When it comes to speed, Chrome is the clear winner, reading 122.5 compared to 113.8 on Safari. While both are respectable scores, Chrome is undoubtedly the faster option.

On JetStream, the tables turned. Safari’s reading was 125.705, putting it in the lead as Chrome’s score was 118.675. JetStream tests a browser’s ability to deal with complex JavaScript workloads. This indicates that Safari will perform better when executing complex applications — but only marginally.

The last test we performed was MotionMark, which analyzes how the browser handles complex graphics. Chrome really shone in this test, coming in at 403.6 to Safari’s 356.31. This means that Chrome’s user experience and responsiveness outperforms Safari.

One thing worth noting is that Safari is a more lightweight browser than Chrome. While it might not be as quick, Safari is more economical for iOS and Mac performance than Chrome in terms of battery life, especially with multiple tabs open.

Despite this, with Chrome winning on two out of three of these mini rounds in the Safari vs Chrome benchmark test, it’s fair to say that Chrome is the overall winner when it comes to performance.

4. Security

Both Safari and Chrome use Google’s Safe Browsing database to keep users safe from phishing and malware. They also both offer password management functionality.

If you use Google’s password manager or Safari’s iCloud keychain, you’ll also benefit from dark web monitoring, a feature that uses data analytics to alert you to the exposure of your passwords and email addresses in data leaks and breaches.

Despite these similarities, Chrome slightly takes the lead in terms of security features. We like that Google sends out frequent browser updates for Chrome, ensuring regular patching from potential vulnerabilities. Safari’s updates, by contrast, are much more infrequent.

Over the last few years, Google has gotten in trouble with data privacy regulators numerous times for its use of cookies and improper collection of personal data. Apple, by contrast, has managed to stay out of the headlines for these reasons.

We’ve taken an in-depth look at the best browsers for your privacy , which you can take a look at here.

While Google appears to have learned from its mistakes and is taking steps to bolster user privacy, Apple takes the lead in this round. We like that Safari features a dedicated “privacy report” feature, which shows how the browser is protecting you from online profiling and cross-site tracking through its intelligent tracking prevention software.

Chrome also offers a “privacy checkup” function, but it’s far less granular than Safari. Also, by default, your privacy isn’t prioritized. Google automatically enables personalized ads, as opposed to blocking them. Incognito mode, as always, doesn’t do much do actually protect your privacy.

This makes sense, as advertising is such a huge part of Google’s business model, but it means that you should probably use a VPN in conjunction with Chrome. For this reason, Safari wins this round.

The Verdict

Ultimately, Safari and Chrome are both solid browser choices. For iPhone, iPad and Mac users looking for simplicity and deep integration across the Apple ecosystem, Safari is a good choice — and comes ready to go.

However, it’s also well worth downloading Chrome and setting up a Google account if you haven’t already. Chrome is a leading browser for a reason. It’s fast, easy to use and comes with unparalleled customization options.

Because of this, Chrome is our ultimate winner, but we do recommend you use it in conjunction with a VPN to ensure your online privacy.

What are your thoughts on the battle between Chrome vs Safari? Do you agree that Chrome is the better browser overall, and why or why not? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading!

Both Safari and Chrome are good browser choices for Apple users. However, Chrome takes the lead over Safari in terms of performance, ease of use and customization, making it a better all-round browser choice.

Safari and Chrome are both secure, and Safari actually uses Google’s Safe Browsing database. They are pretty much neck and neck when it comes to privacy and security, but if you’re concerned about your online privacy, we’d advise using a VPN.

Probably not. If you’re using Chrome, then Safari won’t offer you anything that you haven’t got already.

Great comparison, and I agree chrome wins in most everything. Review is missing a critical comparison, power consumption.

You mean on mobile?

I have win but I haven’t received any thing

I am pretty sure he means you didn’t include power consumption for desktop and mobile.

I use Safari because of the battery life and performance being pretty good. It does lack a robust extension store and isn’t cross platform outside of Apple’s OS ecosystem. Chrome has a significant market share on Mac OS because its cross platform and updates better if security is a priority for you. Safari lags in updates due to being tied to OS updates. WebKit is open sourced but mostly developed by Apple and is a fork of Chromium/Blink which Google and most other browsers use. Firefox is an option as well, but its always been slow and battery hungry as well.

Blink is actually a fork of WebKit, not the other way around.

fyi chrome uses safari’s rendering engine on iOS (as they’re not allowed to do otherwise) so speed is the same on iOS.

Firefox is much better nowadays in terms of performance and battery consumption (on MacBooks).

I Think Chrome is the browser with more day to day security and updates, for years I was a fan of Google Apps, but the fact that all of its apps are so resources’ hungry is annoying, I recently upgraded to 12GB RAM on my MacBook and the more RAM I add to my system the more RAM it uses, it’s incredibly annoying, when Safari handles everything faster with its simpler yet powerful and tidy design, using about 1/4 or less of the RAM used by Chrome, using the same websites, and the same amount of tabs open at the same time. Once I finish transferring my files from Google Drive I’ll switch everything to iCloud, it’s the way to go on a MacOS System.

Antonio, Please explain your like of Icloud. It’s the biggest annoyance.

It’s syncs seamlessly across all your devices – you can access them anywhere you can connect to the internet. It’s smart and even anticipates your needs, based on your file/folder usage behaviour.

If you’re finding it a massive annoyance then I imagine you’re *expecting* it to behave like Dropbox or Google Drive when that’s not what it was ever designed for.

Most people who find it frustrating do so because they don’t understand its purpose – I admit I fell in this camp for several years myself!

Took me years to realise that if you’re a Mac user, it’s pointless paying for eg 2TB of iCloud storage, if you don’t have 2TB of storage locally on your Mac. It’s not a storage extender like an external HD. It essentially replicates what’s on your Mac.

Not an ad, and am no way connected to him, but the ‘MacMost’ YT channel is an excellent free resource for both newcomers to Mac and experienced hands. Gary, the chap who runs it, has been around forever and watching his tutorial videos is like being taught by a friendly uncle. He has a rich, searchable back catalogue (with several on understanding iCloud!)

Regarding Chrome, I still love it – chiefly because of the vast library of extensions. I have 105 installed, but I’ve become far stricter about not keeping them all switched on all the time. I generally have about 12-15 on constantly; the rest I toggle on and off just when I need them. Seems the best of both worlds to me.

Chrome on iOS is more performant by safari. That is because, if you can choose safari, you have iOS. On iOS, chrome is always faster because it uses the same browser engine, webkit, with its own code to make it faster.

If you are on an Android phone with Google sync all across Google & Android products, Chrome is the winner!

The security on safari seems a little more liable other wise both are best but customisation wise chrome is a bit good

Liable to whom, and for what exactly? Or do you mean reliable? I’m unsure… Liable means legally responsible – do you mean Safari is run in a more legally compliant way? Please can you elaborate? Thanks

I reverted to Safari after I found that I couldn’t get a reader mode with Chrome for my iPhone and iPad.

Can’t use chrome extensions on iPad. It’s dumb.

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The internet has become an integral part of our lives, and our choice of web browsers can make a significant difference in how we experience the web. Among the many browsers available, two of the most popular are Safari and Google Chrome.

Introduction to Safari and Google Chrome

Safari and Google Chrome are two of the most popular web browsers available today. While both browsers serve the same purpose of allowing users to access and browse the internet, they have some key differences that set them apart.

Safari was first introduced by Apple in 2003 and has since become the default web browser for all Apple devices. It is known for its sleek design and user-friendly interface. One of the key features of Safari is its integration with Apple's ecosystem, allowing users to seamlessly sync their browsing history, bookmarks, and passwords across all their Apple devices.

Another feature of Safari is its strong focus on privacy and security. Safari has built-in features that block third-party cookies, prevent user tracking, and warn users about potentially harmful websites. This makes it a popular choice for users who prioritize online security.

Safari also has a number of useful extensions and plugins available, allowing users to customize their browsing experience. For example, users can install ad-blockers, password managers, and productivity tools to enhance their browsing experience.

Google Chrome

Google Chrome was first released in 2008 and has since become one of the most popular web browsers in the world. One of the key features of Chrome is its speed and performance. Chrome is known for its ability to handle large amounts of data and complex web applications with ease.

Another feature of Chrome is its integration with Google's ecosystem. Users can sign in to Chrome using their Google account, which allows them to sync their browsing history, bookmarks, and passwords across all their devices. Chrome also has a number of useful extensions and plugins available, similar to Safari.

One of the unique features of Chrome is its ability to run web apps as if they were native desktop applications. This means that users can access web-based tools and services, such as Google Docs or Trello, without having to open a separate browser window.

Both Safari and Google Chrome are excellent web browsers with their own unique strengths and features. Ultimately, the choice between the two will depend on the user's personal preferences and needs. Whether you prioritize speed, privacy, or integration with a specific ecosystem, there is a web browser out there that will meet your needs.

User Interface and Design

When it comes to user interface and design, the two browsers take very different approaches. Safari follows a minimalist design philosophy, with a clean and simple interface that prioritizes content over distractions. Meanwhile, Google Chrome has a more familiar layout, with a unified design across all platforms that is optimized for ease of use.

Safari's Minimalist Approach

Safari's interface is designed to be non-distracting, with minimal chrome and buttons. Its minimalist approach streamlines the browsing experience and focuses attention on the content, making it a popular choice for users who value simplicity and elegance in design.

One of the key features of Safari's minimalist approach is its lack of clutter. The browser's interface is free of unnecessary buttons and menus, which can be distracting and overwhelming for users. Instead, Safari's designers have opted for a clean and simple layout that emphasizes the content of the webpage. This approach is particularly effective on smaller screens, such as those found on mobile devices, where space is at a premium.

Another advantage of Safari's minimalist approach is its speed. By reducing the number of elements on the screen, Safari is able to load webpages more quickly than browsers with more complex interfaces. This can be particularly useful for users with slow internet connections or older devices.

Google Chrome's Familiar Layout

Google Chrome's design is characterized by its familiar layout, which features a search bar, bookmarks, and tabs. The browser's simplistic layout is optimized for ease of use and quick access to features, making it popular among users who prefer a more traditional browsing experience.

One of the key advantages of Google Chrome's familiar layout is its ease of use. The browser's design is intuitive and easy to navigate, even for users who are new to the platform. This makes it a popular choice for users who value simplicity and ease of use.

Another advantage of Google Chrome's design is its consistency across platforms. Whether you're using Chrome on a desktop computer, a laptop, or a mobile device, the browser's interface remains largely the same. This makes it easy for users to switch between devices without having to relearn the browser's layout and features.

Overall, both Safari and Google Chrome offer unique approaches to user interface and design. While Safari prioritizes simplicity and elegance, Google Chrome emphasizes ease of use and consistency. Ultimately, the choice between the two will come down to personal preference and the specific needs of the user.

Performance and Speed

Web browsing performance and speed are essential factors when assessing the efficiency of any browser. In this regard, Safari and Google Chrome have distinct approaches to speed and performance optimization.

Safari's Optimization for Apple Devices

Safari is optimized for use on Apple devices, allowing it to take advantage of their hardware capabilities fully. As a result, Safari is a blazing-fast browser that can handle a vast amount of browsing data with ease, making it a top choice for Mac and iOS users who value speed and performance.

One of the key features of Safari's optimization is its use of the Nitro JavaScript engine. This engine is specifically designed to execute JavaScript code quickly and efficiently, which is critical for smooth web browsing. Additionally, Safari is designed to take advantage of the hardware acceleration capabilities of Apple devices, allowing it to render web pages quickly and efficiently.

Another factor that contributes to Safari's speed and performance is its focus on energy efficiency. Apple devices are known for their long battery life, and Safari is designed to help preserve that battery life by using energy-efficient technologies whenever possible.

Google Chrome's Cross-Platform Efficiency

Google Chrome, on the other hand, is designed with cross-platform efficiency in mind. It features a multi-process architecture that enables seamless and speedy browsing across platforms, making it a great choice for users who utilize multiple devices and operating systems.

One of the key benefits of Chrome's multi-process architecture is its ability to isolate different tabs and processes from one another. This means that if one tab or process crashes, it won't bring down the entire browser. Additionally, Chrome's use of multiple processes allows it to take advantage of modern multi-core processors, which can lead to faster and more efficient browsing.

Another factor that contributes to Chrome's speed and performance is its use of the V8 JavaScript engine. This engine is designed to execute JavaScript code quickly and efficiently, which is critical for smooth web browsing. Additionally, Chrome is designed to take advantage of hardware acceleration capabilities on a wide range of devices, allowing it to render web pages quickly and efficiently.

Overall, both Safari and Google Chrome are excellent choices for users who value speed and performance in their web browsing experience. While Safari is optimized for Apple devices and offers exceptional performance on those devices, Chrome's cross-platform efficiency makes it a great choice for users who utilize multiple devices and operating systems.

Privacy and Security Features

In an age of increasing online threats, user privacy and security are top concerns for any web user. Safari and Google Chrome both offer robust privacy and security features, but the way they implement them differs.

Safari's Focus on User Privacy

Safari is renowned for its focus on user privacy, offering built-in features such as Intelligent Tracking Prevention and strict blocking of third-party cookies. These features make it a top choice for privacy-conscious users who want to keep their online activities and personal information safe.

Intelligent Tracking Prevention is a feature that uses machine learning to identify and block tracking cookies. These cookies are used by advertisers to track user behavior across multiple websites. By blocking these cookies, Safari prevents advertisers from building a detailed profile of a user's online activities.

In addition to blocking tracking cookies, Safari also blocks third-party cookies by default. This means that cookies from websites other than the one a user is currently visiting are not allowed to track the user's activity. This is an important feature for protecting user privacy, as third-party cookies can be used to track users across multiple websites.

Google Chrome's Built-In Security Measures

Google Chrome is known for its built-in security measures, including phishing protection and sandboxing, which isolate potentially harmful code from the rest of the system. These security features make it an ideal choice for users who prioritize online security.

Phishing protection is a feature that helps users avoid phishing attacks, which are attempts to trick users into giving away sensitive information such as usernames and passwords. Chrome's phishing protection feature checks the URL of a website against a list of known phishing sites and warns the user if a match is found.

Sandboxing is a security feature that isolates potentially harmful code from the rest of the system. This means that if a website or extension contains malicious code, it will be contained within the sandbox and not allowed to affect the rest of the system. Sandboxing is an important feature for protecting against malware and other security threats.

In addition to these built-in security features, Google Chrome also offers a variety of extensions that can enhance security and privacy. For example, extensions such as Privacy Badger and HTTPS Everywhere can help protect user privacy by blocking tracking cookies and encrypting web traffic.

Overall, both Safari and Google Chrome offer strong privacy and security features that can help protect users from online threats. Whether a user prioritizes privacy or security, both browsers have something to offer.

Extension and Customization Options

Browser extensions provide users with added functionality, enabling them to customize their browsing experience to their liking. Both Safari and Google Chrome have options for extension and customization.

Safari's Extension Gallery

Safari's Extension Gallery provides users with a wide range of extensions designed to enhance their browsing experience. These extensions can help users perform tasks such as blocking ads, managing passwords, and improving productivity. Safari extensions are curated by Apple and must meet strict guidelines for safety and compatibility, making them a reliable choice for users seeking added functionality.

One popular extension available on Safari's Extension Gallery is AdBlock Plus. This extension blocks ads on web pages, making browsing faster and more enjoyable. Another popular extension is LastPass, which securely stores and manages passwords for users.

In addition to these popular extensions, Safari's Extension Gallery also offers a range of other options, including extensions for social media, news, and entertainment.

Google Chrome's Extensive Web Store

Google Chrome's Web Store is a vast library of browser extensions, offering users a vast selection of options for customization and added functionality. Users can browse and install extensions effortlessly, making it a popular choice for users seeking a high level of customization.

One popular extension available on the Chrome Web Store is Grammarly. This extension checks for spelling and grammar errors in real-time, helping users write better emails and documents. Another popular extension is Pocket, which allows users to save articles and videos to read later.

In addition to these popular extensions, the Chrome Web Store also offers a range of other options, including extensions for productivity, shopping, and gaming.

Overall, both Safari's Extension Gallery and Google Chrome's Web Store offer users a range of options for customization and added functionality. Whether you're looking to block ads, improve productivity, or enhance your browsing experience in other ways, there's an extension out there that can help.

Mobile Experience

Mobile devices are now the primary means of accessing the internet for many users, making mobile browsing experience critical. Here's a look at how Safari and Chrome compare on mobile devices.

Safari's Seamless Integration with iOS

Safari is the default browser on iOS, and its seamless integration with the operating system allows for a smooth and cohesive browsing experience. Safari also offers user privacy features, such as the ability to block cross-site tracking.

One of the most significant advantages of using Safari on an iOS device is the integration with other Apple services. For example, if you have an iCloud account, you can use Safari to access your bookmarks, reading list, and even open tabs from other devices signed in to the same iCloud account. This feature is incredibly convenient, allowing you to pick up right where you left off, no matter which device you're using.

Another feature that sets Safari apart from other mobile browsers is its ability to optimize web pages for mobile devices. This optimization reduces the amount of data required to load a page, resulting in faster load times and less strain on your device's battery. Additionally, Safari's Reader View makes it easy to read articles without the distraction of ads or other clutter.

Google Chrome's Syncing Capabilities on Android

Google Chrome's syncing capabilities make it an ideal choice for users who switch between devices frequently. Chrome users can sign in and sync their bookmarks, passwords, and settings, allowing for a seamless browsing experience across devices.

One unique feature of Chrome on Android is its ability to preload web pages based on your browsing history and frequently visited sites. This feature can significantly reduce load times, making it ideal for users with slower internet connections or limited data plans.

Chrome also offers a wide range of customization options, allowing users to personalize their browsing experience. For example, you can choose to display the home button, enable or disable cookies, and even change the default search engine.

Overall, both Safari and Chrome offer excellent mobile browsing experiences, with unique features that cater to different user needs. Whether you prefer seamless integration with other Apple services or syncing capabilities across multiple devices, there's a browser out there for you.

Developer Tools and Support

For developers, browser capabilities and support are essential factors in choosing a browser. Here is a look at how Safari and Google Chrome fare concerning developer support.

Safari's Web Inspector

Safari's Web Inspector is a powerful tool for developers, providing an array of debugging and profiling features. In addition, Safari supports web standards well, making it an ideal choice for developers who prioritize interoperability and compatibility.

Google Chrome's DevTools

Google Chrome's DevTools are widely regarded as some of the most powerful and versatile developer tools available. Chrome's support for web standards is also excellent, making it a popular choice for developers seeking advanced tools and features.

Market Share and Popularity

Market share and popularity are important indicators of a browser's overall strength and superiority over others. Let's take a look at how Safari and Google Chrome compare in this regard.

Safari's Dominance in the Apple Ecosystem

Safari enjoys a significant market share among Apple device users, due in part to its seamless integration with the operating system. However, it lags behind Google Chrome overall, due to the latter's cross-platform capabilities and broader user base.

Google Chrome's Widespread Adoption

Google Chrome is currently the most widely used browser globally, with an estimated market share of around 60%. Its cross-platform efficiency and vast library of extensions make it a top choice for users across the board and a competitive force in the industry.

Conclusion: Choosing the Right Browser for You

Choosing the right browser can make a significant difference in how we experience the web. While both Safari and Google Chrome have their respective strengths and weaknesses, the ultimate decision comes down to what you value most in a browser.

If privacy and security are a top concern, Safari's focus on user privacy and built-in security measures might make it the right choice for you. If cross-platform efficiency and customization are your top priorities, then Google Chrome's cross-platform capabilities and vast library of extensions might be a better fit.

Ultimately, the choice between Safari and Google Chrome comes down to what you value most in a browser. Both browsers are excellent choices, and which one is the right fit for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.

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The 11 best Safari extensions for improving your productivity

Safari extensions add a wide range of new features and capabilities to the browser.
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Here are 11 of the best extensions for Safari that can improve the way the browser works and enhance your productivity.

While there aren't nearly as many extensions for Safari as there are for other browsers like Chrome and Firefox , you can still add a variety of features and capabilities to your browser through the App Store's extension library. To get there, start Safari, click the Safari menu and choose Safari Extensions… To help you narrow down your choices, here are the best Safari extensions focused on productivity.

Awesome Screenshot

Awesome Screenshot can take screenshots with a click of the extension icon. You can capture after a countdown, just a part of the screen, or — and this is really the best reason to install it — an entire webpage, including the parts that extend well past the bottom of the screen.

Day One is an elegant take on journaling. The app lets you record your daily thoughts, respond to prompts, add photos and graphics as well as and work in free-form text or add structure and formatting. The Day One extension lets you insert the current webpage into the journal as well.

You might think that this kind of privacy should be built into every browser, but DuckDuckGo adds it to Safari. This extension automatically blocks third-party trackers on most websites and also gives you a dashboard to see each site's privacy grade on an A to F scale.

Evernote Web Clipper

Evernote Web Clipper lets you save any webpage to your Evernote account for future reference.

Evernote, of course, is an online note-taking tool that lets you collect images, text, and webpages, and you can use this extension to grab any webpage you're looking at with a single click.

It should go without saying that you should be using a password manager to keep the hundreds of logins you need to contend with strong, unique, and secure. 1Password puts all your save passwords a click away, making logging into any website a fast (but safe) affair.

Blue Canoe Dictionary

Not sure exactly how to pronounce "ensconced?" Wonder no longer because Blue Canoe Dictionary opens a dictionary entry for any word you select on a webpage and displays the definition. Click Listen to hear it read aloud, along with some examples of exactly how to sound out the vowel — ideal if English isn't your first language.

Using a password manager is great, but these days you should also have two-step verification turned on for all websites that support it. Step Two is a great authentication app that automatically backs up to iCloud, preserving those codes even as you change phones or computers. The Step Two extension helps you log into websites fast without manually entering those six-digit codes.

Want to watch a YouTube video while you work? Piper lets you multitask by enabling many popular video platforms to run in picture-in-picture mode. The extension adds a button to many video players that pops the video out onto the desktop, so you can watch the video while you get work done with other apps at the same time. It works with apps like YouTube, Netflix, Twitch, Prime Video, and more.

Save to Pocket

Save to Pocket is a convenient tool for saving websites to a library you can read later on. And while it's owned by Mozilla and is built into Firefox, you can use Save to Pocket in Safari in exactly the same way. Once you click the Save to Pocket extension icon, the current webpage is synced to the cloud and you can read it in any browser on any computer or in an app on your mobile device.

Everyone needs some help with spelling and grammar. Grammarly delivers free spelling and grammar suggestions in much the same way as the spell checker in Microsoft Word — just click the words with the underline to see suggestions. It works pretty much everywhere.

Replace Safari's new tab page with Momentum to get a scenic, highly customizable start page. Front and center, it greets you by name with the time and whatever tasks you've set as your daily priority. You can also add quick links to commonly used websites and widgets like countdown timers and productivity metrics (though some features require upgrading to the premium version). Use the Pomodoro Technique ? You can even kick off timers to guide your productivity.

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Top 10 Browser Safari & Google Chrome Extensions to Boost Productivity

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History of Usage of Browser Extensions

The first browser that supported extensions was Microsoft Internet Explorer 5th version which was released in 1999. It pioneered in allowing developers to add functionality to a browser and enhance its user interface (UI). Five years later, Firefox followed and also supported browser extensions. Another web browser, Opera version 10 which was released in 2009, did the same. Google Chrome (4th version) and Safari (5th version) followed a year later (2010). Last in line was Microsoft Edge in March 2016. ( source )

Safari Browser Extensions

Developed by Apple, Safari is a default web browser for Apple devices such as Mac, iPhone, and iPad. It is an excellent browser for Mac users with its clean aesthetic, ease of use and highly optimized UI for compatibility with other Apple devices. Below are some Safari extensions used to boost productivity .

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2. DuckDuckGo

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3. HoverSee

4. WasteNoTime

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5. The Suspender

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6. AutoPagerize

8. Grammarly

Grammarly Safari Browser Extension Corrects Grammar and Punctuation Errors

9. Evernote Web Clipper

10. Criptext for Gmail

Google chrome extensions.

Google Chrome is the most popular browser used today. Unlike Safari, Google Chrome supports numerous extensions which make it more favourable and useful than other browsers. Below are some of its commonly used extensions to boost productivity .

Todoist To-Do list and Task Manager Extension for Google Chrome Browser

2. Avast Online Security

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3. SearchPreview

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5. Boomerang for Gmail

For Gmail users, Boomerang has been beneficial for scheduling sent emails. Furthermore, it is also useful for resending emails you’d want to deal with on a specific date in the future. If you’d ever want to cancel or postpone your scheduled message, it can easily be done by going to the boomerang folder on your Gmail account, opening the email and clicking on “Don’t Return” button. This can be done with emails that have not been sent yet.

6. Save to Pocket

Pocket Extension for Chrome is popularly used for saving web pages, links and notes in one place and allows its users to view the saved notes later. It has the same functions with Evernote as supported by Safari. Save to Pocket is effective for quickly saving new discoveries on the net, articles or stories you’d want to visit in your spare or whatever interests you the most. It is like saving everything you see on the internet in a pocket, which explains the name. Pocket automatically syncs to your phone, tablet or computer so you can view saved articles, videos and more at any time, even without an internet connection.

7. StayFocusd

StayFocusd Productivity Extension for Google Chrome helps you stay focused on work by restricting the amount of time you can spend on time-wasting websites.

8. Print Friendly & PDF

Print Friendly and PDF any Webpage. Save Paper and Ink When You Print Any Webpage by removing ads, navigation and junk before your print.

9. LastPass: Free Password Manager

LastPass is an award-winning password manager productivity extension for Google Chrome that saves your passwords and gives you secure access from every computer and mobile device.

10. Select and Speak – Text to Speech (SpeakIt!)

SpeakIt is the best extension for people who have been staring at their desktop for almost 24 hours. If ever you’re tired of reading , just wanting to relax your eyes, this extension could read aloud any text to you. No more reading, only listening. Just select the content you want and SpeakIt will read it to you.

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Browser extensions could be a great assistance to reaching individual goals, however, it can also tamper with privacy and security. Browser extensions can have access to things done by the browser and save its history. Make sure to get to know the extension first before installing it to your browser. Extensions are not constrained by the web browser’s security model, so it could lead to scamming and phishing attacks.

For productivity beyond the browser, a dedicated tool is essential. One such example is Dead Drop. Dead Drop is a communication and collaboration cloud-based software boasting of powerful security features for file-sharing, messaging, and getting work done with business partners.

Aside from browser extensions, there are also many available free mobile apps that helps boost productivity .

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SAFARI Montage Chrome Extension

SAFARI Montage users can easily ingest any weblink, YouTube link, Google Doc link or file, or capture a Google Slide as a Slate.

SAFARI Montage now offers a powerful new feature using the SAFARI Montage Chrome Extension button. No matter where you are on the Internet, with just one click, you can use the SM extension button to save almost any weblink directly to the SAFARI Montage Learning Object Repository (LOR). And for any Google Doc, you can use the SM extension button to save your document, presentation, or spreadsheet as a link or file (in both Microsoft Office plus PDF formats) in the SAFARI Montage LOR. Here’s just some of the magic it can do: • Weblinks: Ingest any weblink, capturing URL and title, description (if available), and creating a thumbnail. • Google Docs: Ingest any Google Docs document, presentation or spreadsheet as a weblink or as a file, capturing both PDF and Microsoft Office formats and auto-populating the title with the file name and creating a thumbnail. • YouTube: Ingest any YouTube link, creating an education friendly presentation and auto-capturing the title and copyright year, creating a description identifying the YouTube channel, and a thumbnail and placing this item in your Web Streaming Video search results tab. • Google Slides: Ingest any single Google Slide to auto-create a SAFARI Montage Slate, capturing the slide title and, if available, the slide content as the description. • More coming soon! Note: This extension will follow the same rights that you normally have for uploading any file or link into your SAFARI Montage files or locker in the broader school or district LOR. System Requirements and Deployment: For the SAFARI Montage Chrome Browser Extension deployment, a school district must have a Google G Suite hosted domain in order to effectuate this service at an enterprise level. For optimal feature functionality, the school district’s provisioning of SAFARI Montage user accounts will need to have aligned users by matching SAFARI Montage user account email addresses with G Suite user account names, which will already have been done if SAFARI Montage is configured for Sign In with Google. • Requires a School District SAFARI Montage LOR Subscription v.7.4.50 or higher and SAFARI Montage administrator configuration. • User requirements include the Chrome browser and a Google User Account.

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O ne of the reasons Google Chrome is such a popular browser is that it's supported by a wealth of useful third-party extensions and plug-ins, adding extra functionality and features on top of the main browser itself. Now Google is making a significant change to the way extensions work, and it could affect some key ones you've got installed.

It's all to do with the guidelines that extensions must follow to work in Chrome: Google is now retiring the old Manifest V2 spec and moving everything over to the newer Manifest V3 spec. In Google's words , V3 brings with it upgrades to the "security, privacy, performance and trustworthiness of the extension ecosystem as a whole"—and at the same time it gives Google more control over what add-ons can and can't do.

This is a common move for tech companies, and not just Google: Promising more protection for users while at the same time adding restrictions on what they can do (the Electronic Frontier Foundation doesn't think the move will improve security for users). In particular, ad blockers could be hard hit by the move to Manifest V3, because it puts more limits over the way extensions can interact with the content of websites.

There's a feature in Manifest V2 called WebRequest, which ad blockers rely on to spot adverts and stop them from appearing. This is being replaced by a new feature called DeclarativeNetRequest, which works along similar lines but is more restrictive in terms of how ad blockers can operate: Google says this means a malicious extension is less likely to cause damage, but it also means some extensions can't work in the same way.

For example, the "rules" that extensions can apply to sites is now capped at 30,000, even though ad blockers typically need ten times that number to cover all the different types of ad requests. What's more, code hosted remotely outside of an extension (so, run from the cloud) can no longer be executed, making it harder for ad blockers to maintain blocking lists and update them on the fly.

With no remotely hosted code, everything must be included in the main extension package, which is of course subject to review by Google before it appears on the Chrome Web Store—and there are some concerns that this means certain functionality will be blocked, or that ad-filtering lists might be limited. Changes to these lists are currently done multiple times a day, but will now need Google's approval each time.

What happens next

The transition to Manifest V3 has already begun, which means you might have been seeing warnings appearing on your Chrome extensions page. From a browser tab, click the three dots (top right), then choose Extensions > Manage Extensions . Those that are still on Manifest V2 will be listed as ones that "may soon no longer be supported."

Google says these extensions will be disabled in the "coming months" if they aren't updated. You can either check with the developers of your extensions to see if a Manifest V3 version is in the pipeline, or use the Find alternative links next to each of the listed add-ons to find something else in the Chrome Web Store that does a similar job.

As far as ad-blockers go, it's a pretty mixed picture. AdBlock now has a Manifest V3 version that's available to use, albeit with some of the restrictions that we've already talked about: Users are limited to fewer filter lists (you'll only be able to have 50 active ones at any one time), and those lists are going to be updated less often.

Another popular ad-blocker, uBlock Origin , won't be continuing in its current form. While there is now a uBlock Origin Lite replacement live on the Chrome Web Store, its developers say some of the filtering capabilities of the original extension can't be ported over . How that affects users will vary depending on the websites they're visiting and the type of ad-blocking they need.

This is a move that's been years in the pipeline, but the full consequences aren't clear yet. It's a good idea to do a full audit of the Chrome extensions you have installed, and see how you might be affected: Most extensions that are still actively developed should have plans to switch to Manifest V3, or at least an explanation of why they can't.

Of course, there are also plenty of alternative browsers out there these days, so you might want to consider switching to something else if you can take your favorite plug-ins and add-ons along with you. It's worth noting that Firefox, for example, is going to continue to support Manifest V2 extensions for the foreseeable future .

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The iCloud Passwords extension for Chrome is a game-changer for Mac users who rely on Safari and iCloud passwords integration.
Even if you primarily use Safari, having the iCloud Passwords extension on Chrome can ensure your passwords stay synced and accessible.
The extension is available for both Mac and Windows users, making it a convenient tool for keeping passwords easily accessible across devices.

Despite often flirting with various Chrome-based browsers on my Mac, I always fell back to Safari because of its integration with iCloud passwords. However, that largely changed when the iCloud Passwords extension from Chrome became available for Mac users. It's a must-have, even for people who still primarily use Safari.

How to Use iCloud Passwords on Chrome (or Arc)

I now use Arc as my everyday web browser because it has some killer features . Besides the way Arc handles bookmarks and favorites, I have very little to complain about. And since the Chromium-based browser can use Chrome extensions, it can also input my iCloud Passwords with Apple's own first-party extension. I needed to keep using Apple's iCloud Passwords too, because I still use Safari exclusively on my iPhone. This utility allows my phone and desktop passwords to stay synced and up-to-date.

The iCloud Passwords extension is freely available in the Chrome web store. If you search for it, instead of clicking the link, just make sure you find the one that’s published by Apple Inc.

Although my computer preference is a Mac, the iCloud Password extension for Chrome is available for Windows users too. It actually debuted for Windows and then became available on Mac afterward.

Requirements and Extension Considerations

To use the iCloud Passwords extension on a Mac you’ll need to be running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. That's the latest operating system that was released in 2023. (To use it on a Windows computer, the iCloud for Windows app in the Microsoft Store just needs to be compatible.)

After downloading and enabling the Chrome extension for Mac, you’ll need to verify your account by entering a six-digit code sent to one of your Apple devices. One of the biggest complaints about the extension, from its user reviews, is that it constantly needs to be authenticated and will frequently ask for this code.

In my use of it, that annoyance has been curtailed over time and various updates to the extension have lessened that criticism. Your mileage may vary, but my experience with it has largely been positive—even improving over time.

To be clear, iCloud Passwords are still managed by macOS and can still be accessed within the system settings in Sonoma. Your passwords are not stored in Chrome. The extension merely provides a bridge to access them in a browser besides Safari. If your Mac computer (or keyboard) has a Touch ID sensor that’s supported by the extension as well, so you can authorize passwords with a finger. The same way you would with Apple’s own browser.

An Extension to Install, Just as a Backup

I started trying to use the Arc browser on my Mac regularly before the macOS 14 Sonoma was out and before the iCloud Passwords extension was supported. In that time, I found a few passwords slipped through the crack and did not get added to my vault because I created them while using a browser other than Safari.

So even if you don’t plan on using alternative browsers often, it may be worth adding the iCloud Passwords extension to Chrome, Arc, or any other supported browser you have installed, just so your iCloud Passwords are available if you need them. I know I’ve seen occasions when certain websites worked better in Chrome. This is a great, free, extension available just in case you ever need it. Or, for iPhone owners eager to switch Mac browsers, this might be how you can finally do it.

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Google plans to end support for Manifest V2 extensions in 2025, after which all extensions based on the specification will cease to work.
However, Brave is patching Manifest V3 in the Chromium engine to enable older V2 extensions to continue working as intended.
Switch to Brave and import your Chrome data if you want to keep using your favorite V2 extensions after Chrome's deadline.

With the imminent switch to Manifest Version 3 (V3), some Chrome extensions that rely on Version 2's (V2) blocking functionality may not be as effective as they currently are. However, the Brave browser is ready to save the day and supports several Chrome V2 extensions.

Brave Is Modifying Manifest V3 To Allow Older V2 Extensions To Work

Brave is ready to take on Google's move to sunset Manifest V2, the outgoing Chrome extensions specification. The browser has patched Google's Chromium engine (which powers the Chrome browser) to allow Manifest V2 Chrome extensions affected by the V3 upgrade to continue functioning as intended.

The patch force-enables Manifest V2, which will allow extensions based on the specification to function as usual—even after Chrome drops support for these extensions in 2025. However, there's a catch: Brave says the support will only be for a limited time . Besides, the browser will only explicitly support a handful of extensions: AdGuard AdBlocker, NoScript, uBlock Origin, and uMatrix.

In case you missed it, Google's plans to drop support for the Manifest V2 Chrome extensions specification are underway. They will be fully in place starting June 2025 and no V2 extensions will be available in Chrome's Web Store after that date. As detailed previously, Manifest V3 is about to kill some Chrome extensions , specifically those that rely on the blocking functionality available in V2's WebRequest API.

Manifest V3 limits the blocking functionality that specific Chrome extensions use, such as ad blockers, in two ways. First, it limits the number of rulesets these extensions could define, and second, it removes support for remotely hosted code.

How To Switch From Chrome to Brave

If you want to continue using your favorite V2 extension even after its end-of-life, you should switch to Brave. First, go to Brave's download page and select Get Brave for [Your OS] . Once the download has finished, follow these steps to switch from Chrome to Brave without losing your data .

Brave allows you to import your browsing history, bookmarks, passwords, and even extensions from Chrome.

While Brave's support for Chrome V2 extensions won't last forever, it provides a reprieve to continue using any of your affected extensions for a little longer. It's unclear how long Brave will support V2 extensions, but this is the best, and perhaps the only, option to counter Chrome's V3 upgrade as of this writing.

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