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How to Fix Safari Browser Stuck on Mac

By: Waseem Patwegar

If Safari Browser is Stuck on Mac and preventing you from browsing the internet, you will find below the steps to fix this problem.

Fix For Safari Browser Stuck on Mac

Safari Browser Stuck on Mac

If Safari browser gets stuck on Mac after opening a web page, you won’t be able to scroll up or down the page or click on the links.

This problem can be caused by various issues, ranging from incompatible browser extensions, corrupt Safari Cache to certain Smart Field settings in Safari browser.

1. Force Quit Safari

The first step is to get out of the Stuck Safari browser by Force Quitting the App.

1. Click on Apple Logo in the top menu-bar and click on Force Quit option in the drop-down menu.

Force Quit Apps on Mac

2. In the pop up, select Safari and click on the Force Quit button.

Force Quit Safari Browser on Mac

If you are unable to use the mouse, press Option + Command + Esc keys > use the Arrow keys to select Safari > and press the Enter key.

2. Clear Safari Browsing History

Safari history file can get clogged and impact the performance of Safari browser.

1. Open Safari Browser > select Safari tab in the top menu bar and click on Clear History…. option in the drop-down.

Clear Safari Browser History On Mac

2. On the pop-up, select All History and click on Clear History button.

Clear Safari Browsing History Popup on Mac

3. Empty Safari Cache

The problem of Safari browser getting stuck on Mac can be caused by corrupted Safari Cache files.

Hence, follow the steps below to first enable the Develop option on your Mac and clear Safari Cache using the Develop menu.

1. Open Safari browser > click on Safari > Preferences… in the drop-down menu.

Open Safari Preferences on Mac

2. On the next screen, click on the Advanced tab and select Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar option.

Show Develop Menu in Tool Bar On Mac

This will enable the Develop Menu in the top menu bar of your Mac, making it easy to clear Safari Cache.

3. Now, click on the Develop tab in top menu bar and click on Empty Caches in the drop-down menu.

Empty Safari Web Cache on Mac

4. Disable Safari Extensions

Safari problems on Mac are usually caused by Safari Browser Extensions becoming incompatible or interfering with proper functioning of the browser.

1. Open Safari browser > select the Develop tab in top-menu bar and click on Disable Extensions in the drop-down.

Disable Safari Extensions on Mac

This will disable all the Safari Extensions on your Mac.

After Disabling Safari Extensions, see if you are able to open Safari Browser and use it without facing problems.

5. Remove Safari Extensions

If you are not using Safari Extensions, you can remove Safari Extensions by following the steps below.

1. Open Safari Browser > click on Safari > Preferences… in the drop-down menu.

Open Safari Preferences on Mac

2. On the next screen, click on the Extensions tab and you will be able see all the Safari Extensions installed on your Mac.

Uninstall Safari Extension on Mac

3. Select the Safari Extension that you want to remove and click on the Uninstall button.

4. On the confirmation pop-up, click on Uninstall to confirm.

Confirm to Uninstall Safari Extension on Mac

6. Delete Adobe Site Data and Settings

If Adobe Flash Player is installed on your Mac, follow the steps below to delete Adobe Site Data and Settings.

1. Click on Apple Logo in the top-menu bar and select System Preferences option in the drop-down menu.

Open System Preferences on Mac

2. On the System Preferences screen, click on Flash Player.

Flash Player Tab on Mac System Preferences Screen

3. On the next screen, select the Advanced tab and click on Delete All button.

Delete All Browsing Data and Settings on Flash Player Mac

4. On the next screen, select Delete All Site Data and Settings option and click on Delete Data button.

7. Change Safari Search Settings

Certain “Smart Field Search” settings can slow down Safari browser and cause the problem of Safari browser getting stuck on Mac.

1. Open Safari Browser > select Safari tab in the top menu bar and click on Preferences in the drop-down menu.

Safari Preferences Screen on Mac

2. On the next screen, click on the Search tab and disable Smart Search Field options by unchecking them.

Disable Safari Browser Smart Search Field Options On Mac

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