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SafariRestore for Mac

Save, restore, archive, and share browsing sessions.

Free
In English
4.3
Based on 8 user rates

SafariRestore overview

Note: SafariRestore is no longer under development, and it is no longer available for sale.

SafariRestore allows you to save, restore, archive and share (see below) browsing sessions with an intuitive, and easy to use interface. For best results, set Safari to open new windows with an empty page.

Sessions can be "shared" via the Export/Import function on the Sessions tab.

What’s new in version 7.1.2

Version 7.1.2:
  • Fixed opening of external links whilst Safari is closed
  • Now disabled whilst using Private Browsing
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SafariRestore for Mac

Free
In English
Version 7.1.2
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4.3

(19 Reviews of SafariRestore)

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artie505
artie505
Mar 6 2018
7.1.2
0.0
Mar 6 2018
0.0
Version: 7.1.2
A heads-up to all who are unaware that SafariRestore has morphed into SessionRestore and is now available exclusively from the Safari Extensions Gallery.
Lounge-Deluxe
Lounge-Deluxe
Jun 10 2015
7.1.2
0.0
Jun 10 2015
0.0
Version: 7.1.2
I had an issue with Safari Restore that made it not function properly, probably due to my setup, and contacted the developer through email. Russell responded almost instantly and continued to do so, and my issue was quickly resolved with a new version of Safari Restore. Now that's exemplary support, especially considering the fact that Safari Restore has a free license. The same level of support applies to the other (paid) products of Sweetpproductions as well (I use Cookie and Invisible), so this developer is highly appreciated and recommended. A donation had been sent.
Nitroxer
Nitroxer
Jun 2 2015
7.1.2
5.0
Jun 2 2015
5.0
Version: 7.1.2
Encountered update glitch. Developer remedied problem and responded within a few minutes - and followed up with a explanation. The glitch and subsequent fix process may have uncovered a Safari update deficiency too (recommendation: restart Safari if an extensions update fails). Can't think of how communication and support can get any better - particularly for a free offering. Am sending donation.
Low-Flyer
Low-Flyer
Jan 21 2015
7.0.1
0.0
Jan 21 2015
0.0
Version: 7.0.1
SafariRestore.safariextz v7.0.1 is shown in Finder as having been created/modified on Dec 4, 2014 instead of on Jan 19, 2015.
bbw7
bbw7
Jun 1 2013
5.6.1
5.0
Jun 1 2013
5.0
Version: 5.6.1
I've been using this extension for a while and have come to really appreciate it. At first I didn't really see the purpose of it, as Safari allows one to retain the tabs and URL's from previous sessions, and having an extra tab for it open upon starting up Safari confused me. But with a few minutes of diligent checking it out, it all became clear. Tthat extra tab or window with the Restore Session header is where one can choose to look at previous sessions (menu on LHS), and then choose to reopen any full session or portion of one that you need. The most useful aspect, I find, is for when I accidentally close a tab, which I have kept over several sessions. If you haven't used that tab in the current session, it doesn't seem possible to access it again via Safari's history feature, BUT with Safari Retore, I can bring up the Safari Restore tab/window and go to a previous session that had said lost URL tab at the end of a session, and get it back. Very handy, particularly for single-user machines. I can see, however, how it might be a privacy issue if you share the same computer and account with someone else Also have never found any instabilities to it that I am aware of. And as a general comment for all extensions, seeing that it has been asked here several times, to uninstall this or any extension, just go to Safari->Preferences->Extensions (which becomes a tab in Safari) and choose "uninstall". You can also just choose to disable it.
Nitroxer
Nitroxer
Jun 2 2015
5.0
Jun 2 2015
5.0
Version: null
bbw7
bbw7
Jun 1 2013
5.0
Jun 1 2013
5.0
Version: null
ElTarlo
ElTarlo
Jul 12 2012
5.0
Jul 12 2012
5.0
Version: null
Thomas1977
Thomas1977
Jan 19 2012
4.5
Jan 19 2012
4.5
Version: null
Stephen-Fry
Stephen-Fry
Nov 3 2011
5.0
Nov 3 2011
5.0
Version: null
Cosmicrepairdude
Cosmicrepairdude
Mar 30 2011
2.5
Mar 30 2011
2.5
Version: null
Yaba-daba-do
Yaba-daba-do
Sep 11 2010
2.0
Sep 11 2010
2.0
Version: null
Bonobo
Bonobo
Jun 13 2010
5.0
Jun 13 2010
5.0
Version: null