How to Add a Website as an App in macOS Sonoma

Safari in macOS Sonoma lets you create web apps that function similarly to regular apps. Here, we’ll show you how to add your favorite website as an app on your Mac and discuss why you would want to use web apps.

How to Add a Website to Your Mac’s Dock

Adding a website as an app to your Mac’s Dock is easier than it sounds on paper. So, follow these simple steps:

1. Open Safari and visit the website you would like to add.
2. Click File in the menu bar, then select Add to Dock from the dropdown.
3. Enter the name and choose the logo you want to use. Then, click Add.

The website you selected will then be added to your Mac’s Dock as a web app. When you open it, the web app will appear as if it is a regular app and will even include its own menu bar options. Those menu bar options, though, mainly include simple actions, such as opening a new window, the ability to view the website in Safari, and more.

Why You Should Add a Website as an App

While it might be considered as one of the hidden Safari features in macOS Sonoma, there are a couple of reasons to use web apps. If there are a handful of websites you visit frequently, it can be beneficial to have quick access to them from your Dock.

Web apps won’t take up any tabs or windows in Safari. So, you can use Safari for regular web browsing and resort to dedicated web apps for frequently visited sites.

Access Any Website Directly From Your Dock

Now, you are ready to run some web apps! You can access any website from your Mac’s Dock without having to rely on Safari to view them. The ability to add web apps is just one of the many new features in macOS Sonoma.