Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses an extension ladder safety adapter that is fabricated from a single elongated strap 22 made of a sturdy, malleable material, preferably metal, wherein each distal end of the strap 22 forms a substantially rectangular side rail retention bracket 18 of a size and shape adequate to accommodate the insertion of an industry standard extension ladder side rail 12 therethrough. Separation of the side walls of the retention bracket 18 is prohibited by a fastening element 20 such as a pop rivet that fastens the foot 30 of each bracket 18 to the bearing strap 22. The retention brackets 18 are secured to the side rails 12 either by sheet metal screws that screw directly into the ladder side rails or by other appropriate non-penetrative pressure-securing means that may reduce damage perpetrated upon the ladder.