Safari address bar glitches after update

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Safari address bar glitches after update

Last week I updated to Safari Version 26.1 (20622.2.11.119.1) on my 2019 3GhZ 6 core Intel i5 iMac running Sequoia 15.7.2 (24G325).

Previously the browser had been blazingly fast. Now however it glitches when you go to add an address in the top bar. It stalls after the first letter is typed, then picks up but if you're not looking at the screen it will search for A or F if they are the first letter.

It also takes longer to bring back pages.

I've restarted both Safari and the Mac without success. Is there anything else I can do please?

The Etrecheck report is below. NB, I know I am running a non-Apple SSD but the old Fusion Drive ground to a halt a couple of years ago and cost meant it was the only option at the time.

Will

Safari glitching.log

HomePod mini, 18

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 5:52 AM

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Answer 1

den.thed

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Nov 24, 2025 8:53 AM in response to chiefsub63

Startup in Safe Mode and test, then restart normally and re-test.

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support

If that doesn't help..?

Disable and uninstall BitWarden as per the developers instructions, restart and test.

Then if that doesn't clear up the problem, then I'd suspect one of those other Safari extensions.

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chiefsub63 Author

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Nov 24, 2025 2:55 PM in response to den.thed

Weird! I'm just about to finish work and was resigned to staying up past midnight to sort this out, but it has cleared of its own accord.

I'll watch like a hawk to make sure it doesn't come back but so far so good.

Thanks for your answer ... and the magic dust.

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den.thed

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Nov 24, 2025 3:16 PM in response to chiefsub63

You're welcome.

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chiefsub63 Author

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Dec 16, 2025 7:43 AM in response to den.thed

It came back! I've kept the snag at bay by quitting Safari and going back in, but the solution lasted only a day or so. I had some time today so I uninstalled and reinstalled Bitwarden and made sure the Safari extension was off. I notice that the latest Bitwarden update ha issues with Safari on Silicon Macs. Perhaps it was presenting differently on Intel machines like mine. Anyway, thanks again – and fingers crossed.

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den.thed

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Dec 16, 2025 8:44 AM in response to chiefsub63

You're welcome.

Some other things that you may need to do with that lower spec'ed 21.5" iMac are:

1) Remove some App's that you have set to auto startup at Login.

2) Remove some of those Add blockers and Safari Extensions.

3) Restart the iMac everyday to help free up some RAM.

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