The best Safari extensions for minimalists
Make your browsing experience cleaner and less distracting.
Nov 18, 2025, 1:53 PM
The internet provides access to powerful tools and knowledge, but it can also be filled with distractions.
Here are 3 Safari extensions to clean up your browsing experience.
Noir
uBlock Origin Lite
UnTrap for YouTube
Noir
You have probably come across some websites at night and wished they had a darker appearance.
Noir is an extension that automatically adds a dark mode to every website you visit.
This helps users focus better on content without the harsh brightness of light backgrounds.
Notably, Noir intelligently follows your device's appearance. It will only darken websites when your device is set to dark mode.
Noir is available for $2.99 on iPhone and iPad, and separately for $3.99 on Mac.
Download Noir for iPhone and iPad
Download Noir for Mac
uBlock Origin Lite (uBOL)
Using an extension like uBOL helps you block ads that clutter your browsing experience and, more importantly, protects you from invasive trackers.
The extension lets you customize the blocking, allowing for different levels of filtering for each site as needed.
uBOL is known for its efficiency, which means it doesn't significantly slow down your browsing experience, unlike some extensions.
uBOL is open source and available for free.
Download uBOL for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
UnTrap for YouTube
YouTube is home to many educational and inspiring videos, making it a popular platform for learning and personal development.
However, the introduction of Shorts promotes shorter, sensational content that encourages mindless scrolling.
UnTrap is an extension designed specifically for YouTube users to eliminate distractions.
You can hide Shorts, along with various other customizations that allow you to conceal features such as the homepage, suggestions, comments, and more.
UnTrap is available for $3.99 on the App Store.
