Safari continues to utilize extensions to add third-party functionality. In many cases, they enhance a rather basic browsing experience with increased productivity, security, and privacy. In spite of this, the hundreds of Safari extensions that are available across different devices can make it feel overwhelming. Here’s my list of some of the best extensions to consider.
PiPifier – Watch Any Video Full Screen
Have you ever wanted to keep watching a video even when you close the website tab? PiPifier allows you to do just that by putting any HTML5 video into a picture-in-picture mode. Simply pull up a video on YouTube, Netflix or other sites, click the PiPifier icon and the video will float on your screen even when you switch tabs. No more interruptions to your video-watching!
StopTheMadness – Take Back Control of Your Browser
Are you tired of websites limiting your keyboard shortcuts or copy-pasting? StopTheMadness overrides annoying restrictions on many popular sites so you can browse freely again. It also removes tracking tags from URLs for better privacy and prevents click-jacking on sites like Gmail and Facebook. You’ll feel like you have superpowers with this one!
DuckDuckGo – Grade Websites on Privacy
In addition to its searching capabilities, DuckDuckGo’s extension displays a running “privacy grade” for any site you browse. This grade gives you a quick idea about how the site handles private information without you reading lengthy privacy policies. Peace of mind has never been easier with one quick glance.
Grammarly – Write Clearly Every Time
With over 30 million users, Grammarly has become almost essential for anyone who writes online. The extension provides real-time spelling, grammar and style suggestions as you type in Safari. No need to obsess over small errors with Grammarly helping perfect your communication on every website.
1Password – Safely Store All Your Logins
Tired of reusing passwords and losing access to important accounts? 1Password is the Swiss Army knife of password managers with military-grade encryption to securely store all your logins. Access them with one click directly from Safari or let it generate new random passwords for optimal security. Its small price is worth the massive protection.
These are just some of the top extensions to supercharge your Safari experience, but I couldn’t conclude the list without a few honorable mentions, such as AdBlocker Pro, Tweaks for Twitter, and Step Two.
Let me know any of your favorites that aren’t on this list!
