Why we can't search for safari extensions on app store?

Why we can't search for safari extensions on app store?

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Feb 10, 2026 7:48 AM

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Posted on Feb 10, 2026 9:09 AM

It is the app that contains the Safari Extension. You download the app from the App Store and then you can install the Safari Extension that is bundled in the App. There is no such thing as downloading an Extension without the app where it resides in the bundle. When the app receives an update through the normal update process, then it is the Extension that also receives the update. Deleting the app will also delete the Extension.

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Feb 10, 2026 9:09 AM in response to yasinnx

It is the app that contains the Safari Extension. You download the app from the App Store and then you can install the Safari Extension that is bundled in the App. There is no such thing as downloading an Extension without the app where it resides in the bundle. When the app receives an update through the normal update process, then it is the Extension that also receives the update. Deleting the app will also delete the Extension.

Feb 10, 2026 8:36 AM in response to yasinnx

And since your tagline shows a MacBook Air, all you need to do is choose Safari Extensions in the Safari pull down menu and it will take you directly to the Extensions offered in the App Store for you to download. You may find that easier than searching "Safari Extensions" in the App Store because they are categorized by the extension type you are looking for.

Feb 10, 2026 2:08 PM in response to yasinnx

yasinnx wrote:

I just want to find the extension I type, I don't want to see whatsapp messanger for vpn search.

Enter the name of the Extension you want to download. Typing "Safari Extension VPN" is going to list all that are related to those search terms. In fact most VPN's do not even include a Safari Extension, they run on startup so you can use any browser you wish. If you just want to search for a VPN, then that is what you should enter in your search term.

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