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How to Enable Helperbird in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Learn how to enable the Helperbird Safari extension on your iPhone or iPad. Follow these simple steps to start using Helperbird while browsing in Safari.

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After downloading Helperbird from the App Store, you need to enable it in Safari before you can use it while browsing. Here's how to do it.


Step 1: Open Safari Settings

Open Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions. On older iOS versions, Safari appears directly in Settings.

Apple also explains the controls in its Safari extensions guide (opens in a new tab).


Step 2: Enable Helperbird

Tap Helperbird and turn on Allow Extension. If you use Safari profiles, enable Helperbird for each profile where you want to use it.


Step 3: Allow Helperbird on Websites

Choose the websites Helperbird can access. Select Allow for the sites where you want to use its reading tools. You can allow all websites or keep Ask to approve access as you browse.


Step 4: Start Using Helperbird

Open Safari and visit a webpage. Tap the page menu or extensions button beside the address bar, then choose Helperbird. Older versions of Safari show aA for the page menu.

Turn on Helperbird's main switch, then choose a tool. Follow Using Helperbird on iPhone and iPad for screenshots of the current controls.

Tip: You can also tap "Manage Extensions" from this menu to quickly access Helperbird settings.


Need Additional Help?

If you're having trouble enabling Helperbird in Safari, reach out to our Helperbird support team and we'll help you out!

Printed from the Helperbird Help Center · Updated September 14th, 2026

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