Choosy

Send pages and links to another browser using Choosy (macOS only).

What is Choosy?

'Choosy' is an innovative browser extension for Chrome specially designed for macOS users. It integrates seamlessly with your web browser and allows you to send your current webpage or individual links to another browser through a simple click. This unique feature allows a more flexible and efficient web browsing experience, enabling you to allocate different weblinks to a variety of browsers as per your needs.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.choosyosx.com

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 3.90 (21)

Version: 2.1 (Last updated: 2022-12-05)

Creation date: 2019-11-11

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
nativeMessaging

Size: 30.44K

Email: ge*****@choosy.app

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 9409 ▼ 33

Other rankings

#6638 in Developer Tools ▼ 22

Other platforms

Choosy (v2.0.1)

3.80

(5) 435

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Extension summary

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Provides integration with Choosy (a smarter default browser for macOS).

Quick access Choosy's browser prompt via a button in the Chrome toolbar so you can send the page you are looking at to another browser.

Also adds a context menu item to links, so each link can be sent to Choosy's browser prompt.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Very powerful and easy for basic operations.
Great for managing multiple Chrome profiles.
Helps end browser roulette by directing links to the appropriate browser.
Makes link management efficient and appreciated.
Excellent for users with several browsers installed.

Cons

Chrome extension crashes frequently.
Asks for permission every time it's used.
Lacks functionality for Windows and Linux users.
Requires installation of an additional app for full functionality.

Most mentioned

Works as described.
Crashes Chrome.
Great for managing multiple profiles.
Helps with separating work and personal browsing.
Need for keyboard shortcuts.

Recent reviews

This is a great app. I have been using it for years and can't get a long without it.

Eric Erickson, 2024-07-21

You need to install the app on your computer for the extensions to work. Wish there was an option to close the tab after it was opened in the other browser.