You can use extensions on Safari on your iPhone and iPad starting with iOS 15. We've picked out some of the best ones for you, and while most of these extensions are ad blockers and content blockers, it's still exciting to be able to use add-ons on your phone, right? Let's take a look at some cool Safari extensions that you can use on your iPhone.
13 Essential Safari Extensions for iPhone and Mac
Worried about who gets access to your browsing data when you use an adblocker? Well, Ka-Block takes that stubborn thought away by using open-source scripts for adblocking. That’s right! With Ka-Block, you never have to worry about your browsing data being shared with third parties again. And if you’re a developer, you get the option to build and sign your own version of Ka-Block from its Github page for some extra privacy points.
From the makers of Tunnelbear comes Blockbear, a comprehensive yet lightweight ad and content blocker for Safari that helps get rid of all those annoying ads and trackers with a single tap. Blockbear is quite comprehensive, gets updated regularly, and comes with a whitelisting feature to help you whitelist your favorite websites. Blocking trackers and ads in turn requires less resources to be fetched from the server. This in turn helps you save data while loading your pages 3x to 5x faster. And in the words of the developers themselves: “You can download another adblocker, but you won’t get a bear!”… and I don’t think anyone would pass up a free bear.
Malwarebytes Mobile Security is a one-stop solution for all your privacy needs. You get access to an ad blocker for Safari, spam filters for messages and calls, and access to a phishing screening service that helps identify malicious callers and websites. If you are someone who needs to venture into the dark corners of the web, then there is no better solution than Malwarebytes Mobile Security for you. Malwarebytes has a premium plan that gives you access to a phishing and fraudulent call filter. If you opt for the free version, you only get access to the Safari ad blocker and spam filter for iOS.