AltBrowse - Browser Picker

switch default browser easily

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

Pick the right browser for every link. 6 layouts, smart rules by domain and source app, keyboard shortcuts. One-time purchase. PICK THE RIGHT BROWSER, EVERY TIME Click any link and AltBrowse shows a beautiful picker with all your installed browsers. Select with a click or keyboard shortcut. Set your default browser from the menu bar in two clicks — no more digging through macOS System Settings. 6 PICKER LAYOUTS Choose the style that fits your workflow: • Grid — classic icon grid with labels • Dock — minimal, compact icons • List — clean vertical list with browser names • Hero — your most-used browser front and center • Radial — pie menu for instant mouse-driven selection • Preview — live web page loading before you choose SITE RULES Create rules that automatically route domains to the right browser: • GitHub and dev tools → Chrome • Personal browsing → Safari • Privacy-focused sites → Brave Subdomains are included automatically. Specific subdomain rules override broader ones. APP RULES Route links based on which app you clicked them in: • Links from Slack → Chrome • Links from Mail → Safari • Links from Notes → Firefox Set it once, forget it. AltBrowse handles the rest. SMART ROUTING PRIORITY AltBrowse checks rules in order and stops at the first match: 1. ⌘-click — always shows the picker 2. App Rules — if the source app has a rule 3. Site Rules — if the domain has a rule 4. Default Browser — if one is set 5. Picker — otherwise KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Built for power users who love efficiency: • Press 1-9 to instantly open in a browser • Arrow keys to navigate • ⌘R to toggle Remember choice • Return to confirm, Esc to cancel • Customize shortcuts per browser with Pro BROWSING HISTORY Track every link you open: • See which browser you used • Search and filter by domain or timeframe • Reopen in the same or different browser PRIVACY FIRST AltBrowse runs entirely on your Mac. Zero data collection. Zero tracking. Zero cloud sync. Your browsing habits stay completely private on your device. FREE FEATURES • Browser picker with Grid layout • Default browser switching from menu bar • ⌘-click to force picker • Launch at login UPGRADE TO PRO Unlock the full experience with a one-time purchase: • 5 additional picker layouts • Appearance customization • Site rules — auto-route by domain • App rules — auto-route by source app • Open URL from clipboard • Browsing history with search • Custom keyboard shortcuts • Browser reorder • Rules export and import One-time purchase. No subscription. PERFECT FOR • Developers juggling browser profiles • Privacy-conscious users switching contexts • QA teams testing across browsers • Anyone balancing work and personal browsing Terms: https://privdev.com/altbrowse/terms/ Privacy: https://privdev.com/altbrowse/privacy/

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Version 1.1.0

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

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    Information

    Seller
    • Muhammad Masykur
    Size
    • 1.3 MB
    Category
    • Utilities
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    • © 2025 privdev
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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