# Fokus: Text Highlighting — Browser Extension

> Safari extension to highlight text by dimming the rest of the webpage. (iPhone/iPad app by Aaron Raimist.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fokus-text-highlighting/id1571234297 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aaron Raimist](https://appshunter.io/developer/884375677)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-06-09
- Data updated: 2026-07-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fokus-text-highlighting/id1571234297/reviews.md

## What is Fokus?

Fokus is a Safari extension that emphasizes anything you select on the web by covering the rest of the page with a semi-transparent black overlay.

This allows you to focus on what you are reading or to emphasize part of a web page during a presentation.

Fokus has options to:

- Adjust the overlay opacity
- Specify a modifier key such as Shift, Control, Option, or Command which must be held down to active the overlay
- Adjust the padding around selection

To use:
1. Open Settings
2. Scroll down to Safari and tap on it
3. Scroll down to Extensions and tap on it
4. Enable Fokus
5. Open the Safari app and go to a website
6. Tap the "aA" button
7. Tap Manage Extensions
8. Enable Fokus
9. Tap Fokus
10. Allow Fokus to access the website

## Key features

- Dim web page content
- Adjust overlay opacity
- Specify modifier key for activation
- Customize padding around selection
- Works with Safari browser

## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fokus-text-highlighting/id1571234297/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Funciona

*2025-10-30, version 1.8*

Resolveram os problemas com o app e funciona perfeitamente nas versões mais atualizadas do ios

### 1/5 — Is not working in my iPhone 15

*2024-05-10, version 1.8*

Great idea if works

### 1/5 — doesnt work

*2024-03-15*

dont download it

### 1/5 — DODGY

*2024-01-14, version 1.8*

It stays active even after uninstalling.

### 5/5 — review

*2023-06-12, version 1.8*

A massive shoutout to the developer.
The function turns out to be incredibly useful.
Can not express my gratitude enough!

### 1/5 — DO NOT download

*2023-04-26, version 1.8*

Firstly, this extension is absolutely useless, cannot carry out its purpose.
Secondly and most importantly, I think this app put some MALWARE on my Mac. I kept getting pop ups saying McAfee has detected a virus: clear it now. 
Please be safe and STAY AWAY FROM THIS APP

### 1/5 — Doesn't install. Doesn't work.

*2021-11-15*

An app installed in the Apps folder. All this app does is open a window that says, "You can turn on Fokus's extension in Safari Extensions preferences." Thre is also a button that says, "Quit and Open Safari Extension Preferences ..." But the button doesn't do anything and there is no extension in Safari extension preferences.

I am using Big Sur 11.6.1. I have the free version of Avast Security installed. The only Safari extension installed is 1Blocker.

**Developer response:** Sorry it didn't work for you. After researching this further it seems to be a long standing Safari bug. There are people online reporting this bug from multiple years ago. https://developer.apple.com/forums/thread/112057

I assumed it was only a bug in macOS 12.0.1 because it was working for me in both macOS 11.6.1 and 12.1 beta but it seems to be an intermittent bug that can happen in many versions of macOS and Safari.

Unfortunately I didn't find any easy workarounds. This forum post suggests resetting your launch services database. I haven't tried that and don't really recommend that you do so but feel free to try these suggestions if you would like to. https://community.bitwarden.com/t/solved-missing-bitwarden-extension-in-safari/30062/32

## Frequently asked questions about Fokus

### How do I enable Fokus on my iPhone or iPad?

To enable Fokus, go to Settings > Safari > Extensions, then toggle Fokus on. You'll also need to enable it within the Safari app by tapping the 'aA' button, then 'Manage Extensions', and finally selecting Fokus.

### What devices does Fokus support?

Fokus is available for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It functions as a Safari extension across these Apple devices.

### Can I customize how Fokus dims the screen?

Yes, Fokus allows you to adjust the overlay opacity to your preference. You can also specify a modifier key (like Shift, Control, Option, or Command) that must be held down to activate the dimming effect.

### Does Fokus have ads?

Fokus does not contain advertisements. It is a free extension designed to enhance your browsing experience without interruptions.

### What is the age rating for Fokus?

Fokus has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for users of all ages. It is a simple utility tool for web browsing.

### How often is Fokus updated?

The latest version of Fokus is 1.8, released on September 20, 2021. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, the app has seen updates since its release in June 2021.

### What is the rating of Fokus?

Fokus has received a strong rating of 4.7 stars from 3 ratings. This indicates a high level of user satisfaction with the extension.

### Can Fokus be used for presentations?

Yes, Fokus can be used to emphasize parts of a web page during presentations by dimming the surrounding content. This helps direct the audience's attention to the selected text.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.8 — 2021-09-20

No release notes.

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