Bumpr

What is Bumpr?

Bumpr is a macOS utility for people who use more than one web browser or email app and want control over where links open. Instead of sending every web or mail link to a single default app, it presents a chooser so you can decide on the spot. This is useful for keeping work and personal browsing separate, testing sites across browsers, opening links in a privacy-focused browser, or sending mail links to a preferred email app or Gmail. Bumpr also supports custom rules so certain links can always open in a specific browser, which helps streamline repeat workflows. It is a native Mac desktop app designed around everyday link handling rather than full web browsing or email management.

Key features

• Choose a browser each time you open a web link
• Choose an email app or Gmail for mailto links
• Create custom rules to open specific domains in specific browsers
• Keep work and personal browsing separated across different apps
• Open links in another browser from supported browser extensions
• Use keyboard shortcuts to pick a destination quickly

Safety overview

Status: Mostly safe

Bumpr changes how your Mac handles web and mail links while it is set as the default handler, which is normal for its purpose. It may run in the background so the link chooser is ready when you click a link. This kind of access is expected for a link-routing utility, but you should only keep it enabled if you actively use multiple browsers or mail apps.

Recommendation: Keep Bumpr if you regularly switch between browsers or email apps and want quick control over link handling. If you prefer one default browser and one default mail app, you can remove it and restore your usual defaults without affecting your documents or accounts.

Common paths

• /Applications/Bumpr.app

Related apps

• Safari
• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Mail

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