![]() ![]() You find a browser extension, usually for free, that solves some really helpful problem for you. Then you set it up and it just works from that point on. So when do you realize you take browser extensions for granted? When you're browsing the internet on your phone and don't have all of those little useful, helpful tools at your disposal.įortunately, that's starting to change. ![]() In late September 2021, Apple rolled out iOS 15 for iPhones and iPads. And one of its biggest new features are browser extensions for the Safari web browser. For the first time ever, a world of browser extensions is now open to Apple mobile users. "world" might be a bit generous right now. There aren't a ton of extensions available yet, as companies are still developing them and figuring out how to make their desktop extensions viable with the smaller screen and different web browsing behavior on mobile. Still, there are plenty of great extensions out already and certainly plenty more to come. (Side note: Yes, there are some Android browsers that use extensions already, although the default Chrome browser isn't one of them. ![]() ![]() You can use apps like the Kiwi browser or Brave browser on your Android phone to use extensions. However, most, if not all, of the extensions in those cases haven't been optimized for mobile, so your experiences could be all over the place. As for iPhone and iPad users, this is truly the first opportunity to use browser extensions - and these extensions are built specifically for mobile.) Tutorial: How to Install Safari Extensions in iOS 15 In this article, we'll cover everything you need to know about iOS Safari extensions: How to install them, whether they're safe, and the best ones you should add to vastly improve your iPhone and iPad browsing experience. Where to find iOS Safari extensions on your iPhone or iPad Here's a full walkthrough on how to install Safari browser extensions on your iPhone or iPad, starting with how to find them and going all the way through how to use these iOS Safari extensions on a day-to-day basis. There are two primary ways you can find Safari browser extensions: by going through Safari settings or by searching in the App Store. They each have their own merits, although we recommend the Settings route to start for a more curated and thorough experience. Our recommended method for finding iOS Safari extensions is through the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Go to Settings > Safari > Extensions and click "More Extensions." If you're not seeing the "More Extensions" option, it's because you're not running iOS 15+ - you're probably still on iOS 14 or earlier.įrom that screen, you can see Apple's curated lists of the best Safari web extensions for your iPhone or iPad as well as the lists of the Top Free and Top Paid extensions. That method is more byzantine than the Settings route, which is why we recommended it.) (You can also find this section in the App Store by going to Apps, scrolling down to Top Categories, clicking See All, and finding Safari Extensions in that list. This is a great search method to see the best of the Safari extensions that are out there - and what Apple is recommending (usually a strong endorsement of quality, utility, and design). However, it's not the exhaustive list of all of the available extensions. ![]()
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