With all the new features implemented in macOS 12 Monterey From shortcuts and Universal Control to universal Control, It is possible to be forgiven for not noticing Safari Extensions.
It doesn't matter if you're using Safari for work or social media, or for a variety of other reasons for searching it is likely that there will exist an extension to enhance what you're doing. We'll briefly explain what extensions are, and explain what you need to do to enable Safari extensions on macOS Monterey.
What are Safari extensions?
The basic concept is that extensions are applications you can integrate into Safari that provide extra features or functions to your browser. As we said earlier that they are available useful for virtually any purpose such as news buttons, password management as well as content blockers for websites, and much more. Many also allow access to features that are available in other applications that are running on your Mac.
If you have an app you regularly use in the Mac there's a high possibility that it has a complimentary extension available for Safari. For Macs that have Apple silicon, numerous iPhone and iPad apps have extensions for macOS that are able to be synced between different devices.
There's a broad selection of extensions that are available on the App Store, and they come with the advantage of being reviewed by Apple. It's worth your time to look through the available extensions and decide which you think will be the most beneficial for you. How do you approach this?
How do I Install Safari Extensions within macOS Monterey?
Installation of Safari extensions is easy. Launch the Safari application, then click Safari at the top-left edge in the menu bar. From the drop-down menu choose Safari Extensions. This will open the App Store as well as the Extensions section for Safari.
Browse around and select extensions you'd like to test. After you've selected one and clicked the appropriate button (it will indicate Get if it's a no-cost extension or cost when it's a cost) after which press it once more to download the extension.
Once the extension is been installed Click open and then follow the instructions on the screen. If you're required to switch the extension on then open Safari and go there, go to Safari > Preferences, and click Extensions. Click the checkbox beside the extension's title to enable it. Then, you're done. Now your extension will be set to go.
Manage your Extensions
If you've installed extensions There are still options to manage the extensions. It is easy to do this via the Safari application. To do this, click the icon Safari on the main menu, and then click Preferences. Then, you will be able to open a brand new window where you can click Extensions (the last icon).
It will show you an overview of all Safari extensions that you currently have installed, as well as various ways to control these extensions:
- An extension can be turned off or on by clicking (or de-selecting) the tickbox for that extension. It is essential to be aware that you'll receive an alert when you use an extension that slows down your browsing.
- If you'd like to remove the extension completely for instance, in the event that you no longer require it or if it is causing a significant slowdown down your internet browser. In order to do that, simply select the extension and click Uninstall. If you downloaded the extension from another application then uninstall the app.
- You can also alter the settings for an extension by selecting the extension you want to change, and then choosing or de-selecting settings from the right-hand side.
Extensions available in Safari will further enhance the apps you utilize for devices like your iPhone, iPad, and Mac every day. Whatever the design change in 2021 that has generated some controversy The features and functions that help you work like extensions can make Safari a reliable browser that you can access all day long on Apple devices.