{"id":2070,"date":"2026-01-10T15:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T14:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:26:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:26:04","slug":"6-powerful-safari-extensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/2026\/01\/10\/6-powerful-safari-extensions\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Powerful Safari Extensions Now Available on the Apple App Store"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#proper-menubar\">Proper Menubar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#font-size-increase-font-size-decrease\">Font Size Increase &amp; Font Size Decrease<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#rotate-that-video-player\">Rotate that Video Player<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#print\">Print<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#snow\">Snow<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Today marks an exciting milestone with the launch of new Safari extensions. My full suite of browser extensions is now officially available for the Safari web browser through the Apple App Store. Even better, these Safari extensions work seamlessly across <strong>macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS<\/strong>, bringing powerful and practical tools to Safari users on every Apple platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safari is known for its speed, efficiency, and privacy-first approach, and these Safari extensions are designed to enhance that experience without getting in the way. Whether you are working, reading, watching videos, or just browsing for fun, these tools give you more control over how the web looks and behaves, right from your Safari browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us take a closer look at what is now available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"proper-menubar\">Proper Menubar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/proper-menubar-for-safari\/id6756031331\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Proper Menubar for Safari<\/a> is all about simplicity and accessibility. This Safari extension brings back the classic menu bar just below the address bar, making it easy to access essential actions from a clean, well-organized menu. Furthermore, it is especially handy on iPad and Apple Vision Pro, where quick and intuitive access to browser controls really matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/proper-menubar-for-safari-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"Proper Menubar Safari Extension\" class=\"wp-image-2076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/proper-menubar-for-safari-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/proper-menubar-for-safari-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/proper-menubar-for-safari-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/proper-menubar-for-safari.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Proper Menubar Safari Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Optionally, you can switch the menu to a Google products bar, giving you instant access to your favorite Google services such as Google Docs, Google Forms, and Gmail. You can also customize the background color and the menu title text color to match your personal style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"font-size-increase-font-size-decrease\">Font Size Increase &amp; Font Size Decrease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reading on the web should be comfortable for everyone. With <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/font-size-increase-for-safari\/id6756031354\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Font Size Increase<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/font-size-decrease-for-safari\/id6756031162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Font Size Decrease<\/a>, you can instantly adjust text size on any website with a single click. That is on any website, no page reloads, no complex settings. These Safari extensions are perfect for long articles, documentation, or late-night reading when your eyes need a break. They also help improve accessibility, making Safari more adaptable to different visual needs across all Apple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2082\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-decrease-safari-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"Font Size Decrease Safari Extension\" class=\"wp-image-2082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-decrease-safari-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-decrease-safari-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-decrease-safari-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-decrease-safari.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Font Size Decrease Safari Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-id=\"2081\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-increase-safari-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"Font Size Increase Safari Extension\" class=\"wp-image-2081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-increase-safari-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-increase-safari-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-increase-safari-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/font-size-increase-safari.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Font Size Increase Safari Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rotate-that-video-player\">Rotate that Video Player<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever watched a video that is stuck in the wrong orientation? <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/rotate-that-video-player\/id6756031106\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rotate that Video Player for Safari<\/a> solves that problem with a single click. Whether a video is sideways, upside down, or just not aligned the way you want, you can rotate it instantly. This is especially helpful for embedded videos, online courses, or user-generated content that was not formatted correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rotate-that-video-player-safari-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"Rotate that Video Player Safari Extension\" class=\"wp-image-2078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rotate-that-video-player-safari-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rotate-that-video-player-safari-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rotate-that-video-player-safari-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/rotate-that-video-player-safari.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rotate that Video Player Safari Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides changing the rotation of any HTML5 video, you can also resize the video and move it freely, up, down, left, or right, for the perfect viewing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"print\">Print<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Printing web pages should not be complicated. The <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/print-for-safari\/id6475040701\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Print for Safari<\/a> extension provides a fast and reliable way to print the current page directly from Safari. No extra steps, no confusion, just a straightforward print action that works consistently across platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/print-safari-extension-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"Print Safari Extension\" class=\"wp-image-2080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/print-safari-extension-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/print-safari-extension-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/print-safari-extension-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/print-safari-extension.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Print Safari Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>It is ideal for students, professionals, and anyone who values a clean paper copy of important content. With a single click, you can print the current web page. Double-tapping the print icon opens an additional menu panel where you can choose to <em>print in black and white<\/em> or <em>color<\/em>, or <em>save the web page as a file<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"snow\">Snow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every Safari extension has to be purely functional, sometimes browsing should be fun. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/snow-for-safari\/id6755977850\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snow for Safari<\/a> adds a delightful visual effect to your web pages, creating a subtle snowfall that brings a bit of joy and personality to your browsing experience. It is lightweight, optional, and perfect for the holidays or whenever you want to add a touch of creativity to the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/snow-safari-extension-1024x640.webp\" alt=\"Snow Safari Extension\" class=\"wp-image-2079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/snow-safari-extension-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/snow-safari-extension-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/snow-safari-extension-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/snow-safari-extension.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snow Safari Extension<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"built-for-the-apple-ecosystem\"><strong>Built for the Apple Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the greatest strengths of these Safari extensions is their broad platform support. They work seamlessly on <strong>macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS<\/strong>, so you get a consistent experience whether you are browsing on a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or exploring the web in Apple\u2019s newest spatial computing environment. Each extension is carefully designed to feel native, secure, and efficient, fully aligned with Apple\u2019s guidelines and Safari\u2019s performance standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes these Safari extensions even more special is that they are <strong>completely FREE and Open-Source<\/strong>. I am the only developer sharing the <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/stefanvd\/Browser-Extensions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">full source code on GitHub<\/a>, giving anyone the ability to review, learn from, or even contribute to the project. No other developer has done this for Safari extensions, making this a truly unique opportunity for transparency and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"try-them-today\">Try Them Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These Safari extensions are designed to make browsing more usable, accessible, and enjoyable. Whether you want better readability, smarter controls, improved video handling, or just a touch of visual fun, there\u2019s something here for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"built-for-the-apple-ecosystem\">You can download all of them today from the <strong>Apple App Store<\/strong> and start enhancing your Safari experience immediately. Everything is free, Open-Source, and built with care. If you enjoy these Safari extensions and want to support ongoing development, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/donate\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.stefanvd.net\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consider making a small contribution<\/a>. Publishing apps on the Apple App Store costs \u20ac100 per year, and your support helps me continue improving and expanding these tools for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today marks an exciting milestone with the launch of new Safari extensions. My full suite of browser extensions is now officially available for the Safari web browser through the Apple App Store. 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