How to Keep a Browser (Chrome/Safari) Always on Top on Mac

Last updated: June 2026

If you often watch videos, do research, or attend online classes in your browser while working in other apps, keeping your browser window always on top can dramatically improve your workflow. TopWindow lets you pin any browser window in one click.

How to Keep Your Browser on Top with TopWindow

Step 1: Download and Install TopWindow

Download TopWindow from topwindow.app. The app is compatible with all Macs running macOS 12 or newer, including Apple Silicon and Intel models.

Step 2: Grant Permissions

When you first launch TopWindow, macOS will ask for Accessibility permissions. Follow the prompt to grant access.

Step 3: Select Your Browser Window

Click on the browser window you want to keep on top. This can be Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, or any other browser.

Step 4: Pin It

Press Option + Command + P. Your browser window will immediately float above all other windows.

Browser-Specific Tips

Chrome

TopWindow works with all Chrome windows, including incognito mode and Chrome-based browsers like Brave, Arc, Edge, and Vivaldi.

Safari

Safari users can pin any Safari window on top. This is especially useful when reading an article or watching a video and taking notes in another app.

Firefox & Edge

Both Firefox and Edge are fully supported. TopWindow works with any browser because it operates at the macOS window level, not within the browser itself.

YouTube & Video

For YouTube and other video sites, you have two options: use Picture-in-Picture for just the video player, or use TopWindow to keep the entire browser tab on top.