Force installing untrusted Safari extensions

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Before Safari 9, I was able to install any extension on Safari without any problems, but after Apple updated its Developer Program, it seems that I can't install extensions not already signed by Apple and in Safari Extension Gallery. I had two untrusted extensions installed and working, but had to remove those and I can't install them again.

I'm still having hope, because when I double click the extension file, Safari shows me a dialog like this:

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But nothing happens when I click on Trust. It just dismisses the dialog and won't install the extension. Is there any way I can install this extension?

Best Answer

Copied from: Safari 9 - I cannot install extensions

To install a .safariextz file, go to:

  • System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Keyboard (for OS X 10.11.4+)

or

  • System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > Full Keyboard Access (for OS X 10.11.1 to 10.11.3)

Then at the bottom of that dialog box, change the Full Keyboard Access:... option from Text boxes and lists only to All controls. You can then dismiss that System Preferences window.

Then, return to installing the extension. Double click your Safari Extension file and when the "Are you sure you want to install..." dialog box appears, do not click on the Trust button. Instead, use tab to select the Trust button and then confirm by hitting space. That should install the extension as required.

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