Announcing Privacy Badger for Safari on macOS

New privacy tool Privacy Badger is now accessible in Safari for macOS users. To utilize this feature, you’ll need Safari 26.5 or later. Privacy Badger is a free tracker-blocking extension from the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) aimed at safeguarding your online privacy. Over 4 million people have already adopted this tool to combat online surveillance. Now, Safari users can join the fight against online tracking and support the EFF.

Safari has long been a sought-after platform for Privacy Badger, and recent advancements in Safari’s extension support have made it possible. Safari versions 26.5 and above now support Privacy Badger. While Privacy Badger will soon extend its support to Safari for iOS, the focus is currently on macOS.

Using Privacy Badger on Safari shields you from invisible tracking code embedded in many websites. This code enables companies to gather, share, and profit from your personal data. Some of these companies are data brokers that sell your information to the highest bidder, leading to intrusive ads and potential misuse of your data. Privacy Badger blocks these trackers, preventing your browsing data from being exploited.

Unlike Safari’s built-in privacy features, Privacy Badger goes a step further in protecting your online privacy. By default, Safari allows trackers to load but restricts the data they can access. Privacy Badger blocks trackers from loading altogether, effectively stopping them from tracking you through methods that circumvent Safari’s safeguards. Privacy Badger operates independently of other privacy tools, enhancing your protection against online tracking.

Privacy Badger learns automatically to block trackers, effectively blocking those known and unknown to other tools. For instance, it blocks trackers within widgets like embedded tweets, comments sections, and video players, which can still track you even if you never interact with them. Privacy Badger replaces these trackers with click-to-activate placeholders, ensuring your browsing experience remains private.

Moreover, Privacy Badger sends the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal to websites, instructing them not to sell or share your personal information. This GPC signal is legally binding in several states, including California, Colorado, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Combined with other Privacy Badger features, your online activity remains private while browsing on Safari.

To try Privacy Badger, download it through the App Store on your macOS device. Note that installing extensions in Safari may be more complex than in other browsers, so refer to Apple’s instructions if you encounter difficulties. Privacy Badger’s initial release on Safari is an evolving tool, and your feedback will guide future improvements.

Should you encounter any issues, reach out to extension-devs@eff.org or submit an issue on GitHub. If a website you frequently visit encounters issues due to tracker blocking, you can temporarily disable Privacy Badger for that site while maintaining its protection elsewhere. Your support and advocacy are crucial, as you become part of EFF's movement to secure a better web.

Share Privacy Badger with friends and family who use Safari and help raise awareness about online tracking.