browser processes on Mac explained
Browse plain-English explanations of browser processes on Mac — the kind of names that show up in Activity Monitor when you ask “what is this process?”
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browser process entries
Brave Browser
Chromium-based web browser that spawns helpers for tabs and extensions.
Chrome Crashpad handler
Collects crash dumps for Google Chrome’s Chromium processes.
Google Chrome Alerts Helper
Supports web notification and alert work for Google Chrome.
Safari configuration subscriber
Applies Remote Management Safari configuration via XPC.
Safari configuration subscriber
Applies Remote Management Safari configuration via XPC.
Safari extension helper
Runs Safari extension work outside the browser process.
Safari History service
Serves Safari browsing history for Safari, Spotlight, and related search.
Safari History service
Serves Safari browsing history for Safari, Spotlight, and related search.
Safari Platform Support Helper
Backs system AutoFill and Safari platform UI for credentials.
Safari Safe Browsing
Updates Safari Safe Browsing databases that flag fraudulent sites.
Safari Search Helper
Helps Safari fetch web search results used for Safari Suggestions.
Safari Services XPC
Framework XPC that backs SafariServices APIs for apps and extensions.
Safari Services XPC
Framework XPC that backs SafariServices APIs for apps and extensions.
Web Privacy daemon
Updates tracking-protection list data used by Safari and WebKit.