Tab Groups Won't Delete

When I attempt to delete a tab group, it will temporarily (less than 5 seconds) delete from the list and then reappear. If I attempt to close each tab individually, the moment I leave the tab group all closed tabs reappear.

Restarting safari or my computer did not resolve the issue.

Clearing browsing data did not resolve the issue.

MacBook Air

Posted on Nov 29, 2022 06:27 AM

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Dec 1, 2022 09:45 AM in response to NwShack

Hey NwShack,


You've completed some great troubleshooting steps to try to resolve the issue with deleting those Tab Groups in Safari. To confirm, are these the steps you're taking to delete them: Edit and customize Tab Groups in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


Edit a Tab Group

In the Safari app  on your Mac, do any of the following:

• Delete a tab from a Tab Group: Open the Tab Group, place the pointer over the tab in the tab bar, then click the Close button  on the left side of the tab.
• Arrange the tabs in a Tab Group: In the tab bar, drag a tab before or after another tab.
• Arrange Tab Groups: In the sidebar, drag a Tab Group before or after another Tab Group.
Delete a Tab Group: In the sidebar, Control-click a Tab Group, then choose Delete.
• Rename a Tab Group: In the sidebar, Control-click a Tab Group, choose Rename, enter a name, then press Return.

If so, we have some questions to help narrow this down:


  • Because menu options can vary, which macOS version is installed? To find out select the Apple menu > About This Mac.
  • Does this happen with all Tab Groups you try to delete or only a specific one?
  • Do you use iCloud to keep your tabs updated across your other Apple devices?


Keep us posted.


Take care!


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