WebBuddy

A small secondary web browser

Only for Mac

$3.99

Mac

Now with passkey support! A hotkey-driven web browser for focused workflows. Launch WebBuddy from any app with ⌘⇧L to search the web, preview links, or grab reference material, without breaking your flow or cluttering your main browser. It’s built for Mac users who live in code editors, Mail, Messages, Slack, Notion... anywhere you need side-access to the web but would prefer not get distracted by it. Use it to: • Look up a code snippet or function doc without leaving your IDE • Find a coffee shop location shared in a message • Translate a line of text in an email or document without opening another tab • Quickly search Stack Overflow, Wikipedia, or YouTube • Preview links from Messages, Slack or Mastodon without switching context Press Escape when you’re done. No new tabs. No window juggling. No distractions. You'll have dramatically less clutter in your main browser. If you need the whole feature set of your workhorse browser, no problem — just hand over the page to a web browser of your choice with a couple of clicks. WebBuddy gives you just enough browser, only when you need it. Because your focus and flow are precious. Here's an exhaustive list of features: • Quick access using customizable keyboard shortcut • Designed without tabs to eliminate distracting tab management • Preview in-app links (requires default browser permission) • Option-click (⌥-click) to open in-app links in any other browser (requires default browser permission) • Cycle through your favorite sites by repeatedly pressing the keyboard shortcut • Desktop / dashboard widget for quick access to your favorite sites • Customizable user agent string

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• Improved mouse click handling in the search field.

Version 3.1.1

The developer, Park Enterprise UK, Ltd, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Not Collected

    The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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    Information

    • Seller
      • Park Enterprise UK, Ltd
    • Size
      • 24.5 MB
    • Category
      • Utilities
    • Compatibility
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
      • Mac
        Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Languages
      • English
    • Age Rating
      16+
    • Copyright
      • © 2025 Big Bear Labs. All Right Reserved.
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Up to six family members can use this app with Family Sharing enabled.