iOS - Google Search Window Disappears Behind Safari Address Bar

this is still the same, im on iphone 15 on IOS 17.1.2 and this stupid problem is still there, How are you supposed to see what your typing if you hide the google box ? its typing blind? how is safari not cured this problem as this thread seems to be from January, its DECEMBER!!!

I am also having this issue and it is beyond annoying. And of course there seems to be no solution and apple support seems to have no clue as to what the problem is. The suggestions given to you to help fix the problem aren’t even related to the problem you’re having. Lame and annoying. All we want is to type into Google and being able to see what we are typing.

This post will disappear soon, Apple doesn’t like users posting their software BUGS.

hey Apple, if you don’t want users complaining, release better software.

Ulin, Wavelengths suggestion worked the best above. Turn JavaScript off. But now I’m not able to get any of the Google news feeds that pop up when you’re typing things into your search bar. Why can’t Apple fix this problem. They created this problem. They must have incompetent people working there. I just don’t get it. THIS ALL HAPPENED EXACTLY WHEN THEY DID THEIR 16.1.1 UPATE. Someone from Apple tried to tell me to contact Google. This is not Googles problem. I’m starting to lose faith in Apple.

All; So after trying a bunch of things, I have found a way to stop this behavior, so that the Google search bar/field/window does NOT disappear.

If you go to:

settings/Safari/Advanced, then toggle Javascript to OFF, the Google search bar remains centered when typing in the bar.

However, any site that uses Javascript, ironically enough such as this page we are now on, does not work properly.

So hopefully, one of the Apple Javascript experts can help us?

I did turn off Java but yes. It’s used so much for webpages, it’s moot to turn it off. Short of placing the address bar at the bottom (which I don’t like), there’s not other way I have found to fix this. It seems like a simple fix on apples part but for some reason, this is not being addressed by them. Frustrating.

I took off the Java Script and it all seemed different. So I’m back to where I was before. With the search bar at the top hidden. I literally have to use my microphone to search on something. I don’t want it at the bottom either. I would like Apple to tell us what the problem is. Are we the only people in this group that have this problem? I find that hard to believe. I guess we have to wait. I tried switching it to chrome, but the problem still exists.

A fix would be nice but that would require the Apple of 10 years ago. Apple doesn't fix things anymore and no longer do things just work.

I’ve been irritated with this all year. No fix. But the solution is to just pull the page down with a scrolling movement. Then the search bar drops down and stays so you can see what you’re typing.

Hi 3x, I just talked to Apple. And they convinced me that it’s a problem that Apple created, but Google has to keep up with. In other words, now the software that Google uses is not compatible to Apples. However, the guy on the phone gave me a temp fix. You go to Safari to desktop version and then toggle it on. It’s way too small for my eyes. But it definitely is a fix until they figure it out. Has anybody contacted Google about this?

Same problem …annoying AF…

Hi whydavewhy,

Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities. Since it sounds like this happens only in Safari and possibly only the Google website specifically, we'd recommend starting with the guidance from If Safari isn't loading websites or quits on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. All steps there should help, but clearing website data using the steps below may be particularly helpful if this is related to the website itself.

Clear website data

You can clear website data occasionally to improve Safari performance.

1. Go to Settings > Safari.

2. Tap Clear History and Website Data.

3. Tap Clear History and Data to confirm.

Best of luck.

Please sort the google box disappearing when you click on it . Swiping down does not work as many say because there still isn’t a keyboard to type . A fed up apple user

Any luck fixing this?

Happening to a friends phone as well. iPhone XR with latest update.