Safari is the native web browser on Apple iPhone and iPad devices, and with the release of iOS 15, users can now use extensions in Safari. Extensions allow you to integrate content from specific apps into Safari or easily send data between Safari and an app. In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to use Safari extensions on your iPad.
Step 1: Launch the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad, and you’ll land on the Settings screen.
Step 2: Scroll down the menu and tap “Safari.” The Safari options screen will be displayed.
Step 3: Scroll down to the General section in the Safari menu, and tap “Extensions.” The Extensions screen will be displayed, and you will see the available extensions that are associated with any apps you have installed.
Step 4: Tap “More Extensions.” You’ll be taken out to a Safari Extensions screen where you’ll see available apps you can install that have extensions in Safari.
Step 5: Tap to install the app associated with the extension you want to use in Safari. For example, if you want to use 1Password, install the 1Password app.
Step 6: Now open the Safari browser on your iPad, and tap the “Extensions” icon on the right side of the address bar. The Extensions icon looks like a puzzle piece. The Manage Extensions window will open.
Step 7: Tap “Manage Extensions.” A bigger Manage Extensions window will be displayed, showing a list of all available extensions you can use in Safari.
Step 8: Tap to toggle on any extensions you want to use, and then tap “Done.” The window will close, and you’ll be taken back to the Safari home screen. You can confirm your extension is active by checking to make sure you see its associated icon in the address bar.
You can navigate back to the Manage Extensions screen at any time to turn your extension off so that it doesn’t display in the address bar. Please note that you can’t uninstall a Safari extension on your iPad individually, and the extension will only be removed from the list of available extensions after you uninstall the associated app from your iPad.
In conclusion, adding extensions to Safari on an iPad is a relatively simple process that can greatly enhance your browsing experience. Give it a try and see how it can make your web browsing more efficient.