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Fix For Safari Browser Stuck on Mac

By: Waseem Patwegar

Safari is the default browser on Mac and sometimes it can get stuck or become painfully slow. You will find below the steps to fix the problem of Safari browser stuck on Mac.

Fix For Safari Browser Stuck on Mac

Safari Browser Stuck on Mac

In a typical case, you are able to launch the Safari browser on Mac and the browser also open the requested webpage.

However, the Safari browser gets stuck after opening the webpage and prevents you from clicking on links and scrolling up or down the webpage.

This problem can be caused by various issues, ranging from corrupted Safari cache, certain browser extensions to Safari Smart Field settings on your Mac.

1. Force Quit Safari

If you are able to use the mouse, you can Force Quite the unresponsive Safari browser by following the steps below.

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

Force Quit Apps on Mac

2. In the pop up, make sure Safari is selected and click on the Force Quit button.

Force Quit Safari Browser on Mac

If you are unable to use your mouse, press Option + Command + Esc keys on the keyboard of your Mac and click on the Force Quit button (See above image).

2. 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 the Apple Logo in top menu bar and click on System Preferences.

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, click on 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.

3. Clear Safari Browsing History

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

1. Open Safari Browser > click on the Safari tab in 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

4. Safari Browser 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

5. Disable Safari Browser Extensions

Certain Safari Extensions can slow down Safari and make Safari browser stuck on Mac. Hence, disable Safari Extensions and see if this helps in fixing the problem.

1. Open Safari browser on your Mac

2. Next, click on 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 use the Safari Browser on your Mac without facing problems.

6. Remove Safari Extensions

If the problem of Safari browser getting stuck on Mac is due to a browser extension, you can follow the steps below to remove the problematic Safari extension on your Mac.

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 to view 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 (See above image).

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

Confirm to Uninstall Safari Extension on Mac

5. In case required, you can repeat above steps to remove other Safari Extensions.

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 > click on the Safari tab in 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 all the Smart Search Field options by unchecking them.

Disable Safari Browser Smart Search Field Options On Mac

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