Fix Google Search Bar Disappearing Behind Safari: We look into the problem of the Google search bar hiding behind Safari on iOS devices in this in-depth guide. Users are upset about this problem, which started with iOS 16.1 and is still there in the latest version, iOS 17.1 [at the time of writing]. Apple and Google are known for quickly fixing bugs in their own ecosystems, but they have surprisingly not fixed this cross-compatibility bug, keeping users in the dark.
The User Experience Challenge
Table of Contents
Affected user appropriately describes the difficulty: “When I use Safari to access Google, as soon as I tap into the search window, the search window disappears behind the Safari address bar at the top of the screen, so I can’t see what I’m typing.” Because of this problem, users have had to look for answers on their own, which is how we found several useful workarounds.
How To Fix Google Search Bar Disappearing Behind Safari
Workaround 1: Using Pull Gesture
If you’re facing this issue, try the following steps:
- Open the Safari browser and navigate to Google.
- Tap on the search window and pull the screen downward.
- The hidden search window should reappear.
- Now, you can freely type your search without it vanishing.
Workaround 2: Disable JavaScript
One possible option is to turn off JavaScript in Safari, but there is a cost to this. Some websites depend on JavaScript, and turning it off could make them less useful. That is, if you are ready to give in:
- Go to Settings > Safari > Advanced.
- Disable the toggle next to JavaScript.
- Check if this resolves the disappearing search bar issue.
Workaround 3: Verify Menu Bar Positioning
Beginning with iOS 16, Apple changed the Safari menu bar to the bottom of the screen. Users were unhappy with it, though, and pushed it back to the top. Surprisingly, some people said that moving the menu bar to the bottom fixed the problem where the search bar disappeared. Here are some things to think about if your menu bar is at the top:
- Tap on the AA icon located on the left of the menu bar.
- Select “Show Bottom Address Bar” and observe the results.
Related:
- How To Fix Safari Is Infected On Mac
- How To Fix Extensions Missing In Safari 17
- Bug: Merge All Windows Removes Pinned Tabs in Safari
If you’re having trouble with the Google search bar disappearing behind Safari, these solutions should help. There is still no public word from the developers about a fix or a date for when it will be ready. If an official word comes out, we will make sure that this guide is updated right away. At the same time, these suggested solutions give us the best chance of fixing the problem.