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Make battery-hogging apps like Spotify better with DIY web apps
- Creating web apps in Safari can improve battery life and performance for apps like Spotify and Slack which are known as battery hogs due to running a full copy of Google Chrome in each window.
- Web apps based on Safari can be easily created and accessed from the Dock on Mac, providing better energy efficiency and minimal impact on system resources.
- To create a Safari web app, go to any website or web app, click File > Add to Dock, customize the name and icon, and add it to the Dock for easy access.
- Compared to official Chrome-based apps, Safari web apps like Discord and Slack consume significantly less energy, have smaller file sizes, and are more storage-efficient.
- Safari web apps allow for adjusting settings such as hiding/showing back/forward buttons, using website background color in the title bar, and clearing browsing data.
- Adding a web app to the Dock also places it in the Applications folder, but you can choose to remove it from the Dock and access it through Launchpad or Spotlight.
- Web apps offer flexibility in managing apps you use daily, allowing you to keep only essential apps in the Dock while accessing others through alternate methods.
- Utilize Safari web apps to enhance your Mac experience by improving energy efficiency, reducing memory usage, and optimizing battery life for commonly used applications.
- Explore additional features and Mac tips such as iPhone mirroring, window snapping, Continuity, and Mac Hot Corners to further maximize your productivity.
- The article was initially published on July 20, 2023, and republished on May 22, 2025, providing insights on utilizing Safari web apps for better app performance.
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