# Safari Hidden Tricks for Better Web Browsing

> 21 Safari tricks help you manage tabs, privacy, and web pages without switching browsers.
- Title: Safari Hidden Tricks for Better Web Browsing · PCMAG
- Summary: 21 Safari tricks help you manage tabs, privacy, and web pages without switching browsers. Safari offers 21 features like tab grouping, privacy reports, and…
- Keywords: safari, ios, ipados, tab groups, privacy report, offline reading, reader mode, web apps, extensions, apple intelligence, technology, Hidden
- Source: PCMAG — https://pcmag.com/how-to/time-to-switch-to-apple-safari-21-tricks-make-this-browser-best-bet
- Author: Lance Whitney
- Published: 2026-09-24T15:41:24+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: safari, ios, ipados, tab groups, privacy report, offline reading, reader mode, web apps, extensions, apple intelligence, technology
## Navigate the Tab Bar
Safari's tab bar lets you swipe left and right to cycle through open tabs on iPhone or iPad.
## Customize the Tab Bar
Choose top, bottom, or compact layouts for the tab bar in Settings > Apps > Safari > Tabs.
## Sort Open Tabs
Tap the Tabs icon, select Arrange Tabs By, and sort open tabs by title or website.
## Organize Tabs into Groups
Group open tabs into custom groups to manage multiple tabs without clutter.
## Pin a Tab
Save a page to the Tabs screen by pressing and selecting Pin Tab from the menu.
## Browse Privately
Use Private Browsing mode to keep visited sites and AutoFill information hidden.
## Check a Privacy Report
See which sites contacted trackers and which trackers were blocked in Safari's Privacy Report.
## Hide Distracting Elements
Remove pop-up ads and other distractions from web pages using Hide Distracting Items.
## Translate Websites
Translate websites into English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Arabic, or Simplified Chinese.
## Listen to a Web Page Read Aloud
Use Safari's built-in text-to-speech feature to read web pages aloud.
## View Highlights of a Web Page
Get AI-generated summaries and previews of supported web pages with Highlights.
## View Compromised or Reused Passwords
Safari warns when detecting compromised or reused passwords through Apple's Password app.
## Edit Suggested Website Passwords
Change suggested strong passwords for new website accounts in Safari's Passwords app.
## Read a Web Page Offline
Save web pages to read offline using the Add to Reading List feature.
## Use Reader Mode
Strip distracting elements like ads and formatting to make web pages easier to read.
## Get Notified of Website Changes
Receive notifications when websites change prices or other details.
## Manage Your Privacy Settings
Control privacy settings like Prevent Cross-Site Tracking and Fraudulent Website Warnings.
## Create Custom Extensions
Build custom extensions using Apple's AI systems with Describe Extension.
## View Compromised Passwords
Check for compromised passwords in Safari's Passwords app through Security Recommendations.
## Get Website Change Notifications
Set up notifications for specific website changes like price drops.
## Key takeaway

Safari offers 21 features like tab grouping, privacy reports, and offline reading to improve browsing without switching browsers.