Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS – Step by step guide with images

1. Download and Install Your Desired Safari Extension:

  • Open the App Store and search for the Safari extension you want to install.
  • Click Get and then Install to download the extension.
  • Once the installation is complete, select Open.

2. Open Safari Settings:

  • Open the Safari browser.
  • Click Safari in the top-left corner of your screen and select Settings from the dropdown menu.
  • This will open the Safari Settings window. Click on the Extensions tab at the top of the new window.
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS

3. Activate the Safari Extension:

  • Select the Safari extension from the left panel of the Extensions window (refer to the example highlighted in red in the image below).
  • After selecting the extension, click the Edit Websites button. (You can refer to the picture below for guidance.)
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS

4. Grant Permissions to the Safari Extension:

  • Safari extensions may require special permissions to function properly.
  • To grant permissions, click the button to the right of “For other websites” at the bottom-right corner of the current window. Select Allow. (Refer to the image for guidance.)
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS

5. Start Using the Safari Extension:

  • The Safari extension’s icon should now be visible on the left side of Safari’s search bar.
  • Click the icon to start using the extension. (The extension shown in the images is for reference only; please follow the same steps for the extension you want to use.)
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS
Enabling Safari Extensions on macOS

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