Is there a way to access the search tab bar easily without scrolling to the top on Safari?

So if like me you're performing lots of searches and don't have time to bookmark or just need them temporarily you'll end up with maybe a couple of hundred tabs open over time. My issue is that in order to access the 'search tab' bar you have to scroll alllllll the way to the top to make the bar appear for a search.


This is annoying to say the least!


Is there anyway to move the search tab bar to the bottom or make it appear easily by swiping up or another way e.g. by double or triple finger press or set up some sort of action. Or is there a button I'm missing as a short cut... or am I just missing a few cells! Seem a bit backwards?



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Thanks



iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 01:38 AM

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Apr 9, 2025 04:18 PM in response to PandzaMan

Is there anyway to move the search tab bar to the bottom


Yes, and I just realized after posting my initial reply the fact it is at the top of your iPhone is the likely explanation.


Solution:


Settings > Apps > Safari > Tabs > Tab Bar > select.


Initiating a "scroll up" gesture will immediately reveal Safari's "Smart Search" field. No need to scroll all the way to the top.

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