Launch any browser.
Route every link.
Automatically.
A tiny macOS app that puts every browser at your fingertips. Hit ⌘⌥B to launch any browser or profile in an instant. Set a few rules and every link routes itself. Then forget about it.
macOS 13+ · Free to use · No trial, no expiry
The Problem
One default browser isn't enough
You use multiple browsers every day, but macOS only lets you pick one as default. The result? Every link click becomes a manual routing decision.
One default browser. Multiple realities.
You click a link in Mail, Slack, or Notes, and macOS opens it in your default browser. But that's not always the right one. Work is in Chrome, personal is in Safari. Every link is a coin toss.
Copy, paste, switch, repeat.
You copy the URL, switch to the right browser, paste it in. Multiple times a day. A tiny annoyance that compounds into real friction, and it shouldn't be your job.
macOS still thinks you only need one browser.
System Settings lets you pick one default. One. That worked in 2005. Today you might use three or four, and macOS pretends that's not a thing.
The solution
Meet BrowserFairy.
Your new default browser. Launch any browser with a shortcut. Route every link with a rule. BrowserFairy handles the rest.
Up and running in 5 minutes
Four steps. Then it handles everything from here.
Install and set as default
Download BrowserFairy from the Mac App Store and set it as your default browser in System Settings. Don’t worry — it’s not replacing your browsers. It sits in front of them and decides which one opens each link, or lets you launch one yourself.
Create a few rules
Tell it what goes where. Work domains go to Chrome, personal to Safari, Slack links to your work browser. Most people need 3–5 rules. Takes about two minutes.
Learn one keyboard shortcut
Press ⌘⌥B to bring up the Browser Launcher from anywhere. Pick any browser, drill into a profile, hit a number to launch. It’s the fastest way to open a fresh browser window on your Mac.
Forget about it
From now on, every link you click — from email, Slack, Notes, anywhere — opens in the right browser automatically. And when you want to pick yourself, ⌘⌥B is always one tap away.
How people actually use it
One rule for each scenario. That's usually all it takes.
The Browser Launcher
Every browser, one shortcut away
Press ⌘ ⌥ B from anywhere on your Mac. Pick a browser. Drill into a profile. Press a number to launch. The launcher closes itself the moment your browser opens.
A global shortcut
Works from any app, any window, any Space. No dock-hunting, no Spotlight detour.
Numeric shortcuts
Number keys for the first nine browsers and first nine profiles. Your fingers never leave the home row.
Profile-aware
Chrome work profile, Chrome personal, Firefox dev — each one is a separate launch. BrowserFairy reads what you already have.
What's under the hood
Simple on the surface. Powerful when you need it to be.
Flexible rule matching
Match by exact domain, wildcard pattern, or the app you clicked from. Rules are evaluated top-to-bottom, and the first match wins. Simple to set up, predictable to use.
Source app awareness
Most routers only look at the URL. BrowserFairy also knows which app you clicked from, so links from Slack and links from Mail can go to different browsers, even if the URL is identical.
Browser extensions
Already have a tab open in the wrong browser? One click sends it where it belongs. Extensions are available for Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
Invisible by design
No dock icon. No windows. No interruptions. BrowserFairy lives in your menu bar and starts at login. You'll forget it's there. That's the point.
Pricing that fits everyone
Start free forever with 3 rules. Upgrade only if you need more.
Free
Enough for most people. Seriously.
- 3 browser rules
- Source app matching
- Browser picker fallback
- Extensions for Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
Pro
or $9.99/yr
For power users & teams
- Unlimited rules
- Import & export rules
- Priority support
- All Free features included
Available on the Mac App Store. Free tier never expires.
Questions answered
Everything you need to know before you start.
No. It’s a launcher and a router. It doesn’t open websites itself — it sits in front of your real browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, Brave, Helium) and either routes incoming links to the right one or lets you launch any of them with ⌘⌥B. Your browsers work exactly as before.
A keyboard-driven panel that opens with ⌘⌥B from anywhere on your Mac. It lists every browser you have installed, lets you drill into individual profiles (Chrome work vs. personal, Firefox dev, etc.), and launches the one you pick with a number key. The first six browsers and first nine profiles get number shortcuts — your fingers never leave the keyboard.
No. BrowserFairy evaluates rules in milliseconds and immediately passes your link to the right browser. The launcher opens instantly. You won’t notice any delay — it all feels instant.
For automatic routing, it’s all about your rules. Set a rule like “work.com → Chrome” or “links from Mail → Firefox.” When you click a link, BrowserFairy checks it against your rules. First match wins. No match? A quick browser picker lets you choose. For manual launching, ⌘⌥B is always there.
Yes. The free tier gives you 3 rules with no trial, no expiry, and no credit card required. That’s enough for most people. Pro unlocks unlimited rules for $0.99/mo or $9.99/yr if you need more.
The browser extensions handle that. Click the BrowserFairy button in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or Edge and move the current tab to a different browser with one click. Safari uses the extension bundled with the app. The others are installed from their browser stores.
Try it for free
Download BrowserFairy, set up a few rules, and see how it feels when every link just opens in the right place.
Download FreemacOS 13 or later · Mac App Store