Safari is a great browser on Mac. But some things work fine on Safari and others like Chrome. As a result, alternative browsers like Chrome and Firefox have become a must for Mac. But macOS only allows you to choose one browser as the default at a time. And most of the time it’s set to Safari. So, what to do if you want to prevent your Mac from opening links in Safari?
If you are also looking for a solution, worry no more. We have three ways to fix this problem forever, whether you want to sacrifice Safari as your primary browser or not. Start.
Method 1: Change the default browser on your Mac
Your Mac comes with Safari as the default browser. However, if you don’t want to continue with this and want to open links in Chrome or any other browser instead of Safari, try changing the default browser on your Mac. Here are the simple steps to do so:
Step 1: Open System Settings on your Mac and go to Desktop & Dock.
Step 2: Click the drop-down menu next to Default Web Browser.
Step 3: Select a browser in which you want to open future links.
Method 2: Change the default browser for each file type
If you are having trouble opening links in Safari even after changing the default browser, then you must know that macOS allows you to set the default browser (and application) for each file type.
So if you’ve added website shortcuts to your Mac’s home screen or toolbar, you can also change their default browser without changing your system-wide default browser. This is the way:
Step 1: Open Finder on your Mac and navigate to the file where you want to set the default browser.
Step 2: Right click on the file and go to Open With > Other.
Step 3: Click Recommended Apps.
Step 4: Select All Apps from the drop-down menu.
Step 5: Now, select Google Chrome (or your browser of choice).
Step 6: Check the Always open with box and click Open to permanently open the selected file type in your preferred browser.
Also read: Safari vs Google Chrome: which browser is better on Mac
Method 3: Using Browser Chooser (Third Party App)
To prevent your Mac from opening links in Safari, try getting the help of your Mac’s browser selector. The browser selector will open all the links in your favorite browser or pop up a prompt every time you click a link. Thus, allowing you to prevent links from opening in Safari, while also allowing you to open other links like Google Meet on your favorite browser.
To illustrate, we’ll continue with one of the free browser choosers, Velja. It’s one of the best browser pickers for Mac and it’s completely free to use. Besides, it offers an elegant user interface with loads of customization.
So download and install the browser selector using the link below and follow the steps.
Step 1: After installing the browser selector, open System Settings on your Mac.
Step 2: Go to Desktop & Dock and set your default browser to Velja (or any other browser selector).
Step 3: Click the Velja icon (browser selector) from the menu bar and select Settings.
Step 4: Now go to the Browser tab.
Step 5: Click Safari next to Browser to change the main browser on your Mac.
Step 6: Choose your preferred browser here.
For demonstration, we’re working with Prompt.
Step 7: You can also set your alternate browser from here.
Tip: Hold down the fn key on your Mac’s keyboard while clicking a link to launch the web page in the alternative browser.
Step 8: Now, navigate to any link on your Mac and click on it. It will give you a list of browsers on your Mac; click on any to open the link in your preferred browser.
Step 9: You can also try pressing the option key on your keyboard when the prompt appears on the screen to show additional options like copy or share.
Step 10: If you want to quickly change your main browser back to Safari or Chrome, click the Velja icon (or other browser selector) from the menu bar and select the browser of your choice.
The link will now open directly in your preferred browser.
2 browser selector recommendations for Mac
If you’d like to explore other browser selectors, here are some of our recommendations for your Mac to choose from:
1. Browserosaurus
Browserosaurus is also one of the free browser pickers for macOS. While the app doesn’t offer much customization, it does the job. This application is available for free on GitHub; also, if you’re a backend developer, you can install apps using Terminal on your Mac.
Free of charge
2. Switch bar
Switchbar is a freemium browser picker for Mac. The free version of Switchbar allows you to set up two browsers, while the paid version will let you add an unlimited number of browsers. The paid version also lets you choose the default email client on your Mac.
Switchbar could be your go-to if you constantly struggle with default browsers and email clients.
Price: Free Premium: $20 one-time fee
Mac Browser FAQ
1. Why can’t I change the default browser on my Mac?
Sometimes the browser does not appear in the browser list in System Settings. In such cases, try reinstalling the browser on your Mac and then restarting your Mac.
2. Why isn’t the Browser Chooser working on my Mac?
For the browser selector to work smoothly on your Mac, you need to choose it as your default browser on your Mac by following the ‘Method 1’ mentioned above.
3. Is there a way to select the browser while clicking a link on my Mac?
Are not. macOS itself does not allow users to select a browser when clicking on a link.
4. Is there a permanent way to open some links only in Safari and some only in Chrome?
Correct. Some browser selectors allow you to further customize the browsing experience by creating a specific set of rules for opening certain web pages in a specific browser on your Mac. For example, in Velja, go to ‘Settings > Rules’ to do it.
Take back your browsing freedom
Clicking on a link by mistake and waiting for Safari to open to exit the link can be daunting. Simply changing the default browser on your Mac or switching to the browser selector can get you rid of those pesky moments forever. With these techniques at your disposal, you can prevent your Mac from opening links in Safari and enjoy a seamless browsing experience on your Mac.
Go ahead and take charge of your browser choices and enjoy browsing on your terms!
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