10 Fantastic Safari Extensions for Your iPhone
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One of the greatest features that came with iOS 15 was the ability to use Safari extensions on your iPhone.
Now, you never have to wait to hop onto your Mac to use your favorite browser extensions — and the best part is that pretty much any extension that works on Mac will automatically also work on your iPhone flawlessly.
All you need to do is install the app, and you'll be able to turn on the extension on your iPhone. But what if you don't have an extension in mind? Well, that's what we're here for.
Take Your Browsing Experience to the Next Level
Safari by itself offers a great experience when browsing the web. But thanks to all of these extensions, you can take your experience to the next level. Whether you want to protect your privacy or your passwords or just watch YouTube in PiP, these extensions will make browsing the web just a bit easier, and the best part is that most of these extensions are free to download. So, install and try them to see if they're the right fit for you.
How to Turn on and Use Safari Extensions on Your iPhone
Before we jump into the list of extensions, it's important to know how to enable them. By default, you'll notice that, even after you install the extensions below, you won't be able to use them immediately. You first need to turn them on by doing the following:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Safari.
- Scroll down again and select Extensions.
- Tap on the extension you want.
- Enable the extension on the Safari Profiles you want.
How you use the extensions will depend on the extension itself. Some of them will ask you for permission to start working, while others you'll need to trigger by tapping the Aa button on the left side of your address bar and selecting the extension.
With that out of the way, read on for 10 amazing Safari extensions you need to try on your iPhone.
1Password: Password Manager
Having a strong password is one of the best ways to keep your online accounts safe, but another great tip is to have different passwords for different platforms.
Of course, for most of us, handling different passwords at the same time is tough. So, if you feel like you can't remember all your passwords, using a password manager like 1Password is the way to go.
With this extension, you'll be able to access and manage your passwords while browsing the web on Safari. You'll be able to log in to any of your accounts in a matter of seconds, and you can rest assured that all your passwords are safely stored behind this extension.
Moreover, you can use 1Password almost anywhere. And you can share it with your family members, even if they don't use Safari or Apple devices.
Pocket: Stay Informed
If you love reading articles online, you're probably always filling your reading list with different links you want to save in the future. While Safari's Reading List works great, Pocket works even better.
The Pocket app lets you store any links so you never miss them. You can keep all your articles stored in one place and access them from Safari whenever you want.
Moreover, the Pocket app also comes with some neat features you won't want to miss. For instance, you can access a reading view of the articles so you don't get distracted by the fluff of any websites. Moreover, you can also make Pocket read some of your articles so you can listen to them instead of sitting down and reading them.
Grammarly: AI Writing Keyboard
Whether you're arguing with someone on X or just writing a cool post or message, grammar is important.
And while most of us sometimes forget the difference between "they're, their, and there," Grammarly doesn't, which is why you should always use its Safari extension.
Grammarly will correct your spelling, fix any grammar issues, and even give you better recommendations to sound more confident or like you know a subject.
Moreover, you can also store all your most important messages inside Grammarly's platform and access them on any of your devices.
Grammarly premium might be a bit on the expensive side, but it'll be worth it if you want to practice and learn how to write properly.
Language Translator by Mate
That says it all, but Langauge Translator by Mate is the perfect app if you want to translate a website instantly.
Whether you're learning a new language or want to read something in your native language, the Mate Translate extension can translate any website in a matter of seconds.
The app comes with over 100 languages available, and it can translate pretty much anything. From plain text to even speech, the app has your back, even if you're offline.
You can also synch all your settings and progress, so you have access to your translations on any of your Apple devices.
AdGuard — Adblock & Privacy
Ads are a great way for websites to make money and continue to give you content for free, but they can also be pretty annoying.
And if you're fed up with so many ads on the web, you need to try AdGuard.
AdGuard is one of the best adblockers you can find on your iPhone. You can block pretty much any ad you find on the web, but there's more to it.
AdGuard can also protect your identity online; the app offers protection settings for you to stay private on the web. And you can also block other things on websites, like widgets, so you never get distracted while reading your favorite articles.
Noir – Dark Mode for Safari
Some of us only have time to browse the web at night once all the work is done.
But if you're in a dark room while reading the web, you know how annoying it is to see websites using light mode. Not only will it hurt your eyes, but we all know how dark mode is just better.
If you want a darker theme for the web, you should try Noir. This app is as simple as it gets, but it's really effective.
You can customize the theme of all the websites you visit. You can set up dark mode so you never see white pages again or change the theme to the options available. The best part is that you can change the settings for specific websites and personalize your experience however you want.
Moreover, the app also has a couple of cool extra features, like the ability to dim images so they don't hurt your eyes, either.
Clario: Privacy & Security
Clario is an amazing app that you're going to want to install on your iPhone, even if you don't use Safari.
The Clario app lets you protect your iPhone in case you believe someone might try to get a hold of your data. You can scan the web for stolen passwords, hide your location, and detect if someone might be trying to hack into your iPhone.
On Safari, you'll be able to protect your browsing activity and get warnings when you might enter a possibly harmful website. Clario will literally show you which websites you should stay away from when you do a simple search on the web.
PayPal Honey: Coupons, Rewards
Nothing beats a good deal, and if you like shopping online, you need Honey by your side.
Honey is a great platform that will search the web to find you great deals. For instance, if you want to buy something on sale on Amazon, Honey will scan previous offers to let you know if this one is a good offer or if you should wait for it to go lower.
Moreover, Honey can also help you find coupons or discounts from the websites you visit the most. These discounts can be applied automatically, so you need to only worry about buying whatever you want. And if you visit one of the 5,500 stores available, you can even get cash back with all your purchases.
xSearch for Safari
Let's face it: Google is great, but some of us like to keep our options open. If you don't want to limit yourself to only using one search engine, you need a tool like xSearch.
This easy-to-use extension will let you switch between search engines in an instant. You can choose which search engines to use, and you can even edit them in JSON within the app. Moreover, you can easily import or export any engines you use and share them with your friends or family.
You can also use it to search for words you find on any website in a matter of seconds, which is great. If you don't want to copy it, open a new tab and paste it.
xSearch also comes with extra settings for more power users, so you can customize your search engines however you want.
PiPfier
While most apps and sites let you watch their content in Picture-in-Picture mode (PiP), there are other websites that block it.
A great example is YouTube. Some people in the world can't use PiP on YouTube unless they subscribe to YouTube Premium.
Fortunately, if you don't want to pay extra, you can use an extension like PiPfier. PiPfier lets you watch any video in Picture-in-Picture with just a few taps.
And the best part is that it also works with YouTube, at least at the time of this writing.
Granted, you'll need to access YouTube on the web instead of using the app, but it's a small price to pay for multitasking.
