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• Is Safari better than Chrome?

  Safari outperforms Chrome in speed, battery life, and privacy. Safari on Mac is up to 35% faster at loading frequently visited websites, while offering up to 5 hours more video streaming on a single charge.^1,3 It also comes with built-in privacy protections that Chrome doesn’t match by default.

• Is Safari more private than Chrome?

  Yes, Safari helps block third-party cookies by default and uses Intelligent Tracking Prevention to help stop companies from profiling your browsing activity. Chrome doesn’t block third-party cookies, allowing them to follow you across the web and collect your data for advertisers.

• Is Safari more secure than Chrome?

  Strong security protections in Safari help keep you safe. Safari notifies you when it encounters suspicious websites and prevents them from loading. Because it loads each web page in a separate process, any harmful code is always confined to a single browser tab so it won’t crash the entire application or access your data. And Safari automatically upgrades sites from HTTP to the more secure HTTPS when available.

• Is Safari good for protecting my passwords?

  Yes, Safari securely saves your passwords and lets you autofill them using Touch ID or Face ID. If any of your saved passwords are found in a third-party data leak, Safari will notify you so you can update them.

• Can I see my open Safari tabs across all my devices?

  Yes, Safari syncs your tabs, history, bookmarks, and more across all your Apple devices, so you can pick up right where you left off. You can see them on the Start Page under iCloud Tabs.

• Can I import my bookmarks and passwords from Chrome to Safari?

  Yes, Safari makes it easy to import your bookmarks and saved passwords from Chrome. On Mac, you can automatically import them when you first start using Safari, or you can add them manually at a later time. On iPhone, you can import them in the Settings app with just a few taps.

• Can I use Safari on Windows or Android?

  Safari is available on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. With iCloud for Windows, you can install an extension that syncs your bookmarks from another browser with Safari on your Apple devices.

• Can Safari translate web pages?

  Safari offers built-in web page translation on supported devices.⁹

• Does Safari support extensions like Chrome does?

  Yes, Safari offers extensions that let you block ads, find the best prices and discounts while you shop, save web pages for offline reading, and much more. And with Describe an Extension, you can create custom Safari extensions simply by describing what you want.⁷

• Does Safari work with Google Docs?

  Yes, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and other Google Workspace apps work great in Safari. You can create, edit, and collaborate in real time — no different browser required.

• What is Reading List in Safari?

  Reading List lets you save articles and web pages to view later, even without an internet connection. Easily add articles to your Reading List from the Share menu.

• Can I use Apple Pay in Safari?

  Yes, Safari supports Apple Pay for fast, secure checkout. Merchants never see your credit card number, reducing your exposure to fraud.

• How can I contact Apple Support for Safari-related issues?

  Visit Apple Support at support.apple.com or contact us through the Apple Support app.