Safary

Safary is a fictional cross-platform web browser project developed by Safary Labs, first released in 2017. The project envisions a lightweight, privacy‑focused browser designed to be easy to use on desktop and mobile devices. Safary emphasizes minimal data collection, with telemetry disabled by default and an opt‑in model for any optional diagnostic data. The source code is described as open‑source, with development coordinated on a public repository and community contributions encouraged through governance that includes contributors from diverse backgrounds.

Key features include fast page rendering, built‑in tracker blocking, a password manager, and a streamlined user interface intended to reduce cognitive load. It also includes energy‑saving modes and efficient memory management to improve performance on lower‑end hardware. Safary supports extensions and provides a customizable UI with themes and tab management options such as vertical tab layouts and session restore.

Safary was released for Windows, macOS, and Linux, later expanding to iOS and Android. The project has attracted a small but active community of testers and developers, with periodic releases that incorporate accessibility improvements and platform‑specific optimizations. Reception in the community has praised its privacy stance and simple design, while criticisms have included occasional compatibility issues with web standards and slower adoption by mainstream users. As a fictional entry, Safary serves as an example of an open‑source browser project emphasizing privacy and user control.

See also: Safari, Mozilla Firefox, Brave.