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# getStateOfSafariExtension(withIdentifier:completionHandler:)

Returns the current state of a Safari extension.

```
class func getStateOfSafariExtension(withIdentifier identifier: String, completionHandler: @escaping @MainActor @Sendable (SFSafariExtensionState?, (any Error)?) -> Void)
```

## Parameters

`identifier`

The bundle identifier for the Safari extension to check.

`completionHandler`

The completion handler the system calls with either the extension’s state or an error.

- state: An object that describes the current state of the Safari extension, or `nil` if the system can’t find the extension.
- error: An error object indicating the reason for the failure, or `nil` if no failure occurs.

## Discussion

Use this method to check on the state of one of the Safari app or web extensions embedded inside your app.

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