Velja For Mac

Operating systems are designed with the idea that once you pick a default browser, you will use it for everything. However, that’s not the case for many users. Whether it’s to separate work-related and personal browsing, to take advantage of certain browser-specific features, or just personal preference, a simpler way to open links in different browsers can be very helpful.

Velja is an impressive app that makes it much easier to use multiple browsers on your Mac. It lets you switch default browsers with one click, select the right browser when clicking a URL, set up rules, open links in their desktop apps, and more.

When installed, Velja is set as your default browser and will manage all links you click outside of a browser. You can find it in the menu bar, where you can easily switch to a different primary browser in one click. You can also open a clipboard URL, which is helpful when accessing a link from inside another browser.

You can set up an alternative browser that will be used when holding down Fn while clicking a link (you can use a different modifier if your keyboard lacks the Fn key). If you want to be prompted to select the browser to be used every time, you can set Prompt as either your primary or alternative option. The app also supports browser profiles.

If you access certain types of links frequently, you can set up rules based on their domain or the contents of the URL. Moreover, links that are clicked in certain applications can be opened in a specific browser.

Services that have dedicated desktop apps don’t always send browser links to the desktop, instead opening them in their web apps. Velja can force these to be opened in the desktop client.

Tracking parameters are often attached to clickable links, which have various purposes but are commonly used to track your browsing activity. This app can remove these parameters when opening or pasting a link, helping you secure your privacy on the web.

Many websites use URL shorteners, which can mess up the matching rules set up in Velja. Thankfully, the app can expand these links before opening them. All popular URL shorteners are supported, and you can also add your own.

Velja is an expertly-made app. It’s obvious that the developer has carefully considered every aspect of its functionality and has though of all use cases and potential issues. It’s easy to use, highly configurable, and completely free. If you find it difficult to juggle multiple browsers, this app is exactly what you need.