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Choosy

Version 2.2.1

Select default browser for hyperlinks.

4.4
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$10.00
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Choosy overview

Choosy opens links in the right browser, so you can forget about the "default browser". When you click on a link Choosy will do the right thing, whether that's something simple (like using whatever browser is already running) or something complex (like prompting you to pick a browser, but only when you hold down the shift key and click on a link to google.com).

What’s new in version 2.2.1

Updated on Nov 30 2020

Version 2.2.1:

Note: This version of Choosy requires macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later. For earlier versions of macOS, try Choosy 2.1 instead.

Bug fixes
  • Icon for Google Chrome Incognito mode is no longer pixelated in the prompt.
  • Installer will no longer run succesfully on unsupported versions of macOS.
  • Default behaviour will no longer change for some users when upgrading from pre-2.2 versions of Choosy.

Information

License

Shareware

Size

4.4 MB

Developer’s website

https://www.choosyosx.com

Downloads

5024

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • macOS 10.15 or later
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GymW
GymW
Oct 4 2021
2.2.1
0.0
Oct 4 2021
0.0
Version: 2.2.1
Overall I like this app and use it for Big Sur. However one thing that bugs me is that every time I boot my machine it now shows me a browsers prefs window in the middle of my screen that I have to close. Exhaustive searches for logins and launch agents fails to turn up anything. Tried several time to email the developer over many weeks and received no response. Additionally there are no entries on his Twitter page since 2020. This leads be to conclude that Choosy is no longer a support application and that development has ceased. As such you might wish to carefully consider the purchase of this app.
Macatak
Macatak
Oct 7 2020
2.1
0.0
Oct 7 2020
0.0
Version: 2.1
Excellent utility. Highly recommended. Sadly this version is not working on 10.13.6 High Sierra even though it states compatible with 10.9. Please fix! Downgrading...
hmurchison
hmurchison
Oct 7 2020
2.1
5.0
Oct 7 2020
5.0
Version: 2.1
It's really the best. Funny that I see competitors with more frequent updates yet their apps still don't offer the functionality of choosy.
Pogmoor
Pogmoor
Sep 11 2020
1.3
5.0
Sep 11 2020
5.0
Version: 1.3
I've tried one or two of the other available browser choosers and not got on with them. I decided to try Choosy (which is now at version 2.1) without much expectation that it would be any better. However after trying the demo version I decided to buy it within a couple of days because of two design features that make it stand out: 1) The window that allows you to select a browser appears immediately under the cursor, ready to be clicked. 2) The preferences allow you to select either from all installed browsers you have enabled or from only browsers that are currently running. This means that if you only want to be using one particular browser the app won't bother you with a selection window if you only have that browser running. For me Choosy scores on convenience and ease of use.
Tom-Brek
Tom-Brek
Jan 4 2019
1.3
5.0
Jan 4 2019
5.0
Version: 1.3
Great app, but I have slight issue when using custom rules - source app is not showing on the list after it's been chosen. The onlt way to view what's in there is to check behaviours.plist file.
Aargl
Aargl
Jan 7 2018
1.3
5.0
Jan 7 2018
5.0
Version: 1.3
Pretty strange: https://www.choosyosx.com/releases stated that version 1.2 required OS 10.12, then version 1.2.2 worked perfectly in OS 10.9 and now version 1.3 doesn't... Yet, the page for version 1.1 where version 1.2 notes is sending the pre 10.12 users now "strongly recommends you download Choosy 1.3 instead"! :-o A lot of confusion that would need explanations...
k-r-metcalfe
k-r-metcalfe
Jan 6 2018
1.3
5.0
Jan 6 2018
5.0
Version: 1.3
Useful, clean and straight-forward piece of software. I install it on all my family's macs and older versions still can be bought for 10.6 etc.
Aargl
Aargl
Aug 30 2017
1.2.2
5.0
Aug 30 2017
5.0
Version: 1.2.2
Indispensable for anyone using more than one browser!
Gakesmith
Gakesmith
Aug 30 2017
1.2.2
5.0
Aug 30 2017
5.0
Version: 1.2.2
This is a very effective tool that I use many times a day without issue.
GymW
GymW
Aug 30 2017
1.2.2
0.0
Aug 30 2017
0.0
Version: 1.2.2
If you only occasionally use such a tool, Safari has an somewhat alternative already built-in to it. Go to Safari Preferences and click on the 'Advanced' Menu. At the bottom will be a checkbox to enable the 'Develop' menu. Enable it. In the 'Develop' menu the first line will be 'Open With' which will give you a full list of every App on your computer that will open the current webpage, including all of your installed browsers. As a bonus it will also allow you to manage your Cache.
Iaian7
Iaian7
Apr 23 2016
1.1
5.0
Apr 23 2016
5.0
Version: 1.1
So happy to see this app being maintained! I still use it constantly, and it's working great.
F451
F451
Jan 23 2016
1.0.3
0.0
Jan 23 2016
0.0
Version: 1.0.3
Version 1.1 is now released (01/20/2016). Price lowered to $10. Still the best-in-catergory! Many thanks to the developer updating this terrific app. Release notes This version of Choosy requires OS X 10.9 or later. Features: Support for retina displays. Support for Twitter's t.co URL shortening service. Use modern Cocoa and XCode features like Automatic Reference Counting. Overhaul of the browser prompt initialisation to make it faster and more reliable. Enable code signing, for better compatibility with Gate Keeper. Bug fixes: Fix start Choosy helper at login setting. Various OS X version compatibility fixes. Removed features: Remove the enable Choosy for HTML files checkbox. OS X no longer provides a way for Choosy to assign itself this role, but it can still be set as the default application for HTML files via the Finder. Remove popup reminder to enable Choosy when opening the preferences. It was annoying, and error prone on recent versions of OS X.
Aargl
Aargl
Sep 4 2015
1.0.3
5.0
Sep 4 2015
5.0
Version: 1.0.3
No update in 5 years but still working perfectly in OS 10.9.5.
Very useful because not all the websites display well in all browsers, even in 2015... :-(
Stingworm
Stingworm
Mar 27 2015
1.0.3
0.0
Mar 27 2015
0.0
Version: 1.0.3
After spending lots of time with searching for a currently supported app along the lines of Choosy, I found "Browser Fairy" from a German company. So far, so good. It's $5 on Apple's App Store. Too bad about Choosy, would have liked to use it. I'm on OS 10.10.2.
Miguelamelio
Miguelamelio
Apr 8 2014
1.0.3
3.0
Apr 8 2014
3.0
Version: 1.0.3
Since the developer's site is down, I need the Safari extension, can anyone help? Thanks!
Sw-tester
Sw-tester
Mar 26 2013
1.0.3
2.5
Mar 26 2013
2.5
Version: 1.0.3
Choosy has good features and works well, but there is a problem. on startup, it tries to dial out using sparkle. if you have this blocked it hangs the computer for 15 to 30 seconds. no where to uncheck the check for updates. not good programming. looks like it is abandoned just like mulitbrowser.
zx
zx
Feb 7 2013
1.0.3
5.0
Feb 7 2013
5.0
Version: 1.0.3
Please update!!!
MacUpdate-Ryan
MacUpdate-Ryan
Feb 12 2012
1.0.3
5.0
Feb 12 2012
5.0
Version: 1.0.3
I use both Safari and Chrome throughout my day, and choosy doesn't just let me select which browser to use, but it intelligently decides. It's also much faster than its free alternative, "MultiBrowser". Easy purchase.
T-Rex
T-Rex
Sep 3 2011
1.0.3
0.0
Sep 3 2011
0.0
Version: 1.0.3
For a low cost and basic Choosy, you could also enable Develop menu in Safari (Preferences/Advanced) and make use of the "Open Page With" option, which makes list of all the relevant applications for such an action, contained in your Application folder.
Cdenesha
Cdenesha
Jan 25 2011
1.0.3
5.0
Jan 25 2011
5.0
Version: 1.0.3
Very nice. I juggle browser windows between my 'primary' for most things, Chrome, my primary for certain web apps (like SpiceWorks). Firefox, and certain other sites with Safari. Not only does Choosy allow me to specify manually which links go to which browser, but I can set up rules so certain links always go to the browser I've specified for that site/application. I can even send a page from one browser to another browser! I'm impressed, and missing it now that the shareware time limit has expired. Heading off to purchase now. :) chris
hmurchison
hmurchison
Oct 7 2020
5.0
Oct 7 2020
5.0
Version: null
Pogmoor
Pogmoor
Sep 11 2020
5.0
Sep 11 2020
5.0
Version: null
Tom-Brek
Tom-Brek
Jan 4 2019
5.0
Jan 4 2019
5.0
Version: null
k-r-metcalfe
k-r-metcalfe
Jan 6 2018
5.0
Jan 6 2018
5.0
Version: null
Aargl
Aargl
Aug 30 2017
5.0
Aug 30 2017
5.0
Version: null
Gakesmith
Gakesmith
Aug 30 2017
5.0
Aug 30 2017
5.0
Version: null
barzus
barzus
Apr 27 2016
0.5
Apr 27 2016
0.5
Version: null
Iaian7
Iaian7
Apr 23 2016
5.0
Apr 23 2016
5.0
Version: null
Christian-Schwang
Christian-Schwang
Feb 21 2016
5.0
Feb 21 2016
5.0
Version: null
Miguelamelio
Miguelamelio
Apr 8 2014
3.0
Apr 8 2014
3.0
Version: null
Sw-tester
Sw-tester
Mar 26 2013
2.5
Mar 26 2013
2.5
Version: null
zx
zx
Feb 7 2013
5.0
Feb 7 2013
5.0
Version: null
MacUpdate-Ryan
MacUpdate-Ryan
Feb 12 2012
5.0
Feb 12 2012
5.0
Version: null
Cdenesha
Cdenesha
Jan 25 2011
5.0
Jan 25 2011
5.0
Version: null
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