{"id":131071,"date":"2020-12-10T11:30:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T08:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-install-safari-extensions-on-mac\/"},"modified":"2020-12-10T11:30:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T08:30:00","slug":"how-to-install-safari-extensions-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-safari-extensions-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Install Safari Extensions on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a852464c3e33\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a852464c3e33\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-safari-extensions-on-mac\/#How_to_Download_and_Install_Safari_Extensions_on_Mac\" >How to Download and Install Safari Extensions on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-safari-extensions-on-mac\/#How_to_Enable_an_Installed_Safari_Extension_on_Mac\" >How to Enable an Installed Safari Extension on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-install-safari-extensions-on-mac\/#How_to_Use_Safari_Extensions_on_Mac\" >How to Use Safari Extensions on Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Install Safari Extensions on Mac&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_702307\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-702307 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSafari-User-on-Mac-Using-Extensions.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1p7hf9Nxl7.png\" alt=\"Safari User on Mac Using Extensions\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Extensions are mini-<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s that add extra functionality to your browser. In Chrome, you add an extension, and that\u2019s it. But Safari on Mac does things differently as extensions are shipped as apps. Here\u2019s how to install Safari extensions on Mac.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Download_and_Install_Safari_Extensions_on_Mac\"><\/span>How to Download and Install Safari Extensions on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mac users who are running Safari 12.0 and higher (running on macOS Mojave and above), have to use the App Store method for installing Safari extensions. Here, you first need to download the extension as an app, then enable the extension before you can start using it.<\/p>\n<p>First, make sure you\u2019re running the latest version of macOS.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Update Your Mac and Keep Apps Up to Date<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Then, open the \u201cSafari\u201d browser. Here, click the \u201cSafari\u201d button from the menu bar and choose the \u201cSafari Extensions\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xClick-Safari-Extensions-in-Safari-Menu.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.mpAjj8m7BI.png\" alt=\"Safari Extension App Window\" width=\"650\" height=\"359\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will directly open the \u201cSafari Extensions\u201d section in the App Store app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSafari-Extensions-in-App-Store-Featured.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xwvtAqwjkZ.png\" alt=\"Safari Extensions in App Store Featured\" width=\"650\" height=\"386\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can open the App Store, go to the \u201cCategories\u201d section from the sidebar, and choose the \u201cSafari Extensions\u201d option to get to this section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Open-Safari-Extensions-from-App-Store.png\" alt=\"Open Safari Extensions from App Store\" width=\"650\" height=\"368\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, you\u2019ll see extensions grouped in multiple categories, along with a \u201cTop Free\u201d and \u201cTop Paid\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSafari-Extensions-in-App-Store-Sections.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Tg89svBDsK.png\" alt=\"Safari Extensions in App Store Sections\" width=\"650\" height=\"386\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, select the extension that you want to download.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSelect-a-Safari-Extension.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.KAhfXC6cgN.png\" alt=\"Select a Safari Extension\" width=\"650\" height=\"145\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then, click the \u201cGet\u201d or \u201cInstall\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xClick-Install-from-Safari-Extension.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.UJvjnl_zAe.png\" alt=\"Click Install from Safari Extension\" width=\"650\" height=\"205\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If asked, enter your Apple ID\u2019s username and password.<\/p>\n<p>The extension, or rather, the app, will now be installed on your Mac. If you want, you can open the app. But chances are, it will just give you instructions on how to enable the extension.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSafari-Extension-App-Window.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.BEgZUpPkhE.png\" alt=\"Safari Extension App Window\" width=\"650\" height=\"491\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_an_Installed_Safari_Extension_on_Mac\"><\/span>How to Enable an Installed Safari Extension on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As we mentioned at the top, you can\u2019t start using a Safari extension right after installing it. Instead, you need to go into \u201cSafari Preferences\u201d and enable an extension.<\/p>\n<p>When you go back to Safari, you\u2019ll see a banner saying that new extensions are available. Here, click the \u201cTurn On and Review\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Click-Turn-on-and-Review-from-Safari-Banner.png\" alt=\"Click Turn on and Review from Safari Banner\" width=\"650\" height=\"84\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This will directly take you to the \u201cExtensions\u201d tab in Safari Preferences.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, go to Safari &gt; Preferences from the menu bar and select the \u201cExtensions\u201d tab to see a list of all available extensions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xSelect-Preferences-from-Safari-Menu.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.eYpwNjleQG.png\" alt=\"Select Preferences from Safari Menu\" width=\"650\" height=\"214\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To enable an extension, click the checkmark icon next to the extension in the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702317\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xClick-Checkmark-Next-to-Extension-to-Enable-It.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.eVhG2V4jN7.png\" alt=\"Click Checkmark Next to Extension to Enable It\" width=\"650\" height=\"472\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the pop-up message, choose the \u201cTurn On\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Click-Turn-on-To-Enable-Extension.png\" alt=\"Click Turn on To Enable Extension\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can come back here at any time and click the checkmark again to disable the extension.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Safari_Extensions_on_Mac\"><\/span>How to Use Safari Extensions on Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the extension is enabled, it will show up in the Safari toolbar, right next to the URL bar.<\/p>\n<p>Navigate to a page in Safari and click an extension to use it. Each extension has its own functionality, and you\u2019ll see all its features and options in the drop-down below.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Ghostery-Extension-in-Safari.png\" alt=\"Ghostery Extension in Safari\" width=\"650\" height=\"330\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You are free to move the extension icons anywhere you want in the Safari toolbar. Press and hold the \u201cCommand\u201d key and drag and drop the extension icon to its new place. Take a look at our complete guide on customizing the Safari toolbar to learn more.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-702321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xMove-Safari-Extension-Anywhere-in-Toolbar.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.SLWHsEGoLc.png\" alt=\"Move Safari Extension Anywhere in Toolbar\" width=\"650\" height=\"85\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Customize the Safari Toolbar on Your Mac<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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