Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari

Why does this app/extension have such frequent updates but the release notes are always identical? Hard to tell if this is an attempt to game the ratings or if there are real changes happening here that are just not being disclosed in the notes. If it’s just improvements and bugfixes then the developer should be transparent about it. But there’s been a lot of updates with the exact same vague release notes and it isn’t very reassuring for an app that requires user trust.

I’ve been looking for this kind of functionality in Safari for a long time, so I’m glad someone finally built it. The ability to selectively and automatically block cookies from specific websites is incredibly useful. I especially appreciate the option to block all cookies while whitelisting only the sites you want to allow. That said, getting this to work smoothly with sign-in–heavy services like Gmail (and other sites that rely on multiple domains) can be tricky. The app clearly has a lot of power, but it would really benefit from clearer documentation and step-by-step guidance explaining how it works and how to configure it effectively. Right now, the changelog is the main way to understand how features have evolved, which isn’t ideal for new users. With better user-facing documentation, this would easily be a five-star app. I’m excited to see how it continues to evolve alongside changing web and privacy technologies.

This extension does exactly what it claims and does it cleanly. Cookie DNT Privacy for Safari works by enforcing Do Not Track rules at the browser level and automatically blocking or deleting cookies on a per site basis instead of relying on Safari’s blunt global settings. You decide which sites can store cookies and which get wiped the moment you close the tab or page. It runs quietly in the background with no popups, no dashboards to babysit, and no broken websites. Once configured, it continuously removes tracking cookies, limits cross site tracking, and keeps Safari sessions clean without slowing anything down. Settings sync across devices via iCloud, and the app itself collects no data. It feels like a missing native Safari feature rather than a third party add on. And for anyone clutching a smartphone while loudly complaining that apps collect user data, give me a break. Carrying a modern phone and pretending you live off grid is pure self parody. Tools like this exist for people who actually understand the game and choose to limit the damage instead of playing the fool.