# udm14 for Safari

> Redirect Google to web search

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6520379591](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6520379591)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6520379591`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Andrew Sun
- **Category:** Utilities
- **Rating:** 3.90 / 5 (28 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-01-28
- **First published:** 2024-07-07
- **Size:** 520 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/udm14-for-safari/id6520379591)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/apsun/udm14-for-safari/wiki/Privacy-Policy](https://github.com/apsun/udm14-for-safari/wiki/Privacy-Policy)

## Description

Like Google search results, but hate Google search UX? udm14 for Safari automatically redirects Google searches to 'web' mode by default to filter out all the cruft. Simply enable the extension in Safari settings, grant permissions for google.com, and you're all set!

For more info on "&udm=14", visit udm14.com. This app is not affiliated with Google or udm14.com.

## Rankings

- #232,414 — Overall
- #22 — button for google
- #73 — redirect
- #78 — default search

## Review summary

udm14 for Safari is valued for blocking AI-generated search results and restoring access to real sources, improving Google searches and overall usability. It is easy to set up and performs well when it works. However, many reviews cite serious compatibility problems after iOS/Safari updates (especially iOS 26), leading to slowdowns, crashes, and non-functionality. Reliability varies, with some reports of search-term forwarding issues, and support access is not always clear.

### Pros

- Blocks AI-related garbage and clutter, restoring access to real sources and making Google results more usable.
- Improves the search experience by showing real sources and removing AI-generated results, giving users control over what they see.
- Easy to set up and quick to get working.
- Enhances overall browsing/search usability (e.g., works well with Adblock; avoids AI junk).
- Strong performance when functioning as advertised (positive experiences when it works).

### Cons

- Major compatibility and reliability issues after iOS/Safari updates (notably iOS 26) causing it to stop working, slow down pages, or crash Safari.
- Some reports of not passing new search terms to Google or other search changes breaking functionality.
- Difficulty finding or reaching support/contact options.
- Occasional reports of inconsistent behavior or intermittent failures.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6520379591)