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DOWNLOAD DESK / SHIFT BROWSER / VERIFIED PATH

Shift Browser download, without the guesswork.

Start with the official Shift link, check your Mac or Windows requirements, and understand what is free. If your goal is an AI browser that can research, summarize and act, compare Tabbit clearly—without confusing the two downloads.

Open Shift official download

Shift’s installer is distributed by Shift. Tabbit is a separate browser and download.

THE DOWNLOAD CHECK

Shift official

Four details before you click.

Mac: macOS 11 Big Sur or newer

Windows: Windows 10 or newer

8GB RAM recommended by Shift

Intel / Apple Silicon: not specified in the Mac help page

macOS · Windows01 → 04

Shift official

01 / QUICK FACTS

Know the floor before you download.

These are the details a download-intent visitor needs first. System requirements come from Shift’s official installation help; the architecture note is deliberately conservative.

macOS

11 Big Sur+

Shift’s official Mac guide says Big Sur or newer, with at least 8GB RAM recommended.

Windows

Windows 10+

The official Windows guide says Windows 10 or later, with at least 8GB RAM recommended.

Architecture

Not stated

The Mac support article does not specify Intel or Apple Silicon. Check the current official installer for your Mac.

Installer

DMG or Shift.exe

Mac: open the downloaded Shift file and move it to Applications. Windows: run Shift.exe and choose Accept & Install.

Free plan

$0 forever

The official pricing page lists 5 Spaces, 10 apps per Space, Builder/templates and limited Shift AI.

Latest source

Release Notes

Version numbers change. Use Shift’s official Release Notes instead of a third-party mirror for the current build.

Sources: Shift official download, support and pricing pagesShift official

02 / INSTALL PATH

One official route, two desktop setups.

Use the platform-specific steps below, then return to Shift’s official download page for the current installer. Do not replace the official URL with a repacked mirror or a static version link.

Windows 10 or newerOfficial Windows install guide

Install Shift on Windows

Recommended: at least 8GB RAM. Chrome OS, phones, tablets and tablet-mode laptops are not supported.

01Download Shift from the official website.
02Open Downloads and double-click Shift.exe.
03Choose Accept & Install, then follow the prompts.
04Shift opens automatically when installation finishes.

Official Windows install guide

macOS 11 Big Sur or newerOfficial Mac install guide

Install Shift on Mac

Recommended: at least 8GB RAM. The official guide does not list an Intel or Apple Silicon requirement.

01Download Shift from the official website.
02Open Downloads and double-click the Shift file.
03Drag the Shift icon into Applications.
04Open Shift from Applications and finish setup.

Official Mac install guide

Architecture note: Shift’s current Mac help article does not promise Intel or Apple Silicon support by name. Confirm the installer offered on the official download page for your machine instead of trusting an unofficial label.

Shift browser workspace screenshot with a dark new-tab view and blue highlighted app and space controls — Shift visual reference · workspace surface, not an installerGo to Shift official download

03 / FREE OR PAID

The free download is real. The limits are part of the choice.

Shift’s official pricing page separates a $0 forever plan from Advanced. Pricing and feature limits can change, so use the linked page before subscribing.

Free

$0 forever

5 Spaces
10 apps per Space
Browser Builder and templates
Limited Shift AI
Carbon-neutral browsing

Advanced

$199.99 USD annually

Unlimited Spaces and apps
Expanded Shift AI
Priority video support
Upgrade through Shift’s payment flow
Check the official page for current terms

Shift’s free download and Tabbit’s download are separate. This page sends Shift questions to Shift and Tabbit questions to Tabbit.Check current Shift pricing

04 / SAFETY + UPDATES

Download from the source, keep protection on.

A browser download is only useful when the artifact and its update path are clear. Shift documents Safe Browsing and background update checks in its support centre.

Safe Browsing

Shift says Safe Browsing checks sites and downloads against known threats and warns you before you continue. Standard protection is the default recommendation.

Where to change it

Quick Settings gear → Advanced settings → Privacy and security → Security. Shift lists No protection, but does not recommend it.

Version source

The official Release Notes page is the source for current versions. A third-party listing may be stale even when its file name looks familiar.

How updates work

Shift checks for updates in the background. Open Quick Settings → Advanced Settings → Account → About Shift. If an Update label appears, update and Relaunch; if it does not, open chrome://settings/help and relaunch after the check.

Read Shift safety, update and release notes How updates work Release Notes

05 / CHOOSE THE WORKFLOW

Shift organizes the desk. Tabbit can help move the work.

These browsers have different centres of gravity. Shift is a customizable app-and-space hub; Tabbit is built for AI-assisted research, summaries and multi-step browser work.

Decision point	Shift Browser	Tabbit Browser
01Core idea	Build a personal browser desk around apps, accounts and Spaces.	Bring page context to an AI-native browser that can help complete tasks.
02Organization	Spaces, app integrations, account switching and Builder.	Vertical tabs, groups and workspaces that keep research context together.
03Research	Keep sources and apps in a structured desktop hub.	Deep Research searches, reads and structures findings beside your tabs.
04Summaries	Use the browser and extensions you choose.	Ask a side panel to summarize a page while the source remains visible.
05Browser actions	The official Shift pages focus on organization and integrations.	Agent can read pages, extract data, fill forms and run multi-step web workflows.
06Best fit	People who want a polished, customizable app workspace.	People who want research and repetitive web work to progress with AI help.

Feature descriptions are based on linked official product materials and Tabbit product information, not a benchmark score. Try the product that matches the task.

06 / THE TABBIT ALTERNATIVE

When the browser should do more than hold your tabs.

If you came for a Shift download but your real job is comparing sources, writing a brief or moving data between sites, Tabbit gives the browser an AI work layer. These are real UI captures, not mockups.

Tabbit Browser showing an article beside an AI summary sidebar with a core message and key takeaways — Tabbit UI · side-panel summary

SUMMARIZE

Keep the page and the answer together

Tabbit’s side panel can summarize a long page while the source stays in view. That makes a quick read easier to verify and reuse.

Tabbit Browser Agent mode operating a Google Sheets workbook with task instructions and execution steps on the right — Tabbit UI · Agent execution steps

ACT

Turn a browser instruction into steps

Agent mode can operate a site, read a table and continue through a multi-step task with execution steps visible beside the page.

Tabbit is a separate product. The button below uses Tabbit’s official, platform-aware download flow for macOS and Windows.

07 / DOWNLOAD FAQ

Short answers before you run an installer.

Where is the official Shift Browser download?

Use https://shift.com/download/. This page links to that official URL directly. Uptodown, MacUpdate and other directories are third-party alternatives, not the canonical source.

Does Shift Browser work on Mac?

Yes. Shift’s official Mac installation guide says macOS 11 Big Sur or newer and recommends at least 8GB RAM. It does not state Intel or Apple Silicon support by name, so check the current official installer.

What Windows version does Shift require?

Shift’s official Windows guide says Windows 10 or later and recommends at least 8GB RAM. Chrome OS, phones, tablets and laptops in tablet mode are not supported.

How do I install Shift on Windows?

Download from Shift’s official website, open Downloads, double-click Shift.exe, choose Accept & Install and follow the prompts. Shift opens automatically when it finishes.

How do I install Shift on a Mac?

Download from Shift’s official website, open the downloaded Shift file, drag its icon to Applications and open Shift from Applications.

Is Shift Browser free?

Yes. Shift’s pricing page lists Free at $0 forever with 5 Spaces, 10 apps per Space, Builder/templates and limited Shift AI. Advanced is a paid annual plan; confirm current pricing on the official page.

How does Shift update?

Shift checks in the background. Open Quick Settings → Advanced Settings → Account → About Shift, then update and relaunch when prompted. The official help article also documents chrome://settings/help as a fallback.

Is Tabbit the same as Shift Browser?

No. They are separate products and separate downloads. Shift focuses on customizable app workspaces; Tabbit focuses on AI-assisted research, summaries and browser actions.

08 / NEXT MOVE

Choose the download that matches the work.

Need Shift’s app-and-space workspace? Open its official download. Need a browser that can research, summarize and execute web steps with you? Try Tabbit.

Separate product · separate official download · macOS and Windows