Safari - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Safari's search engine capabilities, particularly its integration with Google as the default option. They highlight the ease of configuring other search engines like Yahoo, Bing, DuckDuckGo, and Ecosia. Users report that Safari provides accurate and relevant search results, even when there are typos. They find the search engine fast, reliable, and simple to use. Some users mention that Safari's search engine is not as user-friendly as Google Chrome, but overall, they are satisfied with its performance. Of the 46 Safari users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Search Engine, 98% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Safari's default search engine is Google, which we can easily replace with other alternatives (Yahoo, Bing, duckduckgo, Ecosia) in the options menu, safari has no problem at the time of allowing us to choose our favorite search engine because notwithstanding not having one of its own, safari gives us multiple options that we can choose depending on our preferences and tastes as a consumer.”

Cristhian J.

CEO

“Being able to configure which search tool Safari defaults to is crucial. I use Google and having a Google response from typing my search in the address bar is extremely important ”

PM

Paul M.

Photographer

Users report that Safari's address bar is minimalist and efficient, allowing them to manage extensions, access website settings, and translate content. They appreciate the predictive nature of the address bar, which offers predetermined results based on keywords. Reviewers like that the address bar functions as both a search field and a place to enter web addresses. Some users mention the convenience of having the address bar at the bottom of the screen on mobile devices, while others prefer it at the top. Of the 38 Safari users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Address Bar, 97% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“From the address bar you can actually find everything you need like if you're on iPhone's Safari, if you tap on the left of the bar, you can manage extensions, access website settings, translate (Depending on your location), everything in one place.”

Adham H.

Senior Social Media Specialist, Senior Graphic Designer

“With my keywords entered into the address bar I can see predetermined results that they offer me which increases the efficiency when using the browser.”

JL

Jonathan L.

Photographer

Reviewers indicate that Safari's privacy options are robust, with capabilities like blocking cookies, third-party tracking, and social trackers. They appreciate the ability to hide IP addresses and the warnings about potential fraudulent websites. Users feel that Safari offers better privacy controls compared to other browsers, allowing them to enable and disable capabilities for higher control and security. They also value the ability to clear history and cookies, and the overall emphasis on user privacy and protection. Of the 43 Safari users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Privacy Options, 95% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users find Safari's bookmark management intuitive and simple, allowing them to create shortcuts to frequently visited web pages. They highlight the ability to sync bookmarks with iCloud, making them accessible across all Apple devices. Reviewers appreciate the ease of creating and managing bookmarks, although some mention minor issues with accessibility and customization. Overall, they find the bookmark management system helpful for organizing and quickly accessing important resources. Of the 36 Safari users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Bookmark Management, 86% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers appreciate Safari's private browsing mode, which allows them to search without leaving a mark in their browsing history. They find it useful for avoiding cookies and caches, and for maintaining privacy when searching for personal or business-related information. Users report that private browsing in Safari is easy to use and provides a secure experience. However, some feel that it is limited compared to other browsers' private browsing options, as it mainly focuses on deleting user history. Of the 34 Safari users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Private Browsing, 85% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users highlight Safari's tracker blocking capabilities as a valuable aspect of the browser. They appreciate that Safari blocks third-party trackers and hides IP addresses, enhancing their privacy and security. Reviewers mention that this capability helps prevent unwanted ads and data sharing with advertisers. They feel confident browsing the web knowing that their activity is not being tracked. Some users note minor bugs, but overall, they are satisfied with Safari's tracker blocking functionality. Of the 20 Safari users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Tracker Blocking, 80% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Safari actively blocks all the trackers and provides an option of hiding the IP address from trackers as well.”

Tureen P.

Data Engineer and DBA

“Has additions that prevent trackers to track you and profiling you on the internet”

Tibor K.

Media Producer