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Why does safari slow down after few minutes of use and also why is safari significantly slower than chrome?

Why does safari slow down after few minutes of use and also why is safari significantly slower than chrome?

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.0

Posted on Dec 23, 2022 2:24 PM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2022 2:25 PM

Hello, Bluejeans786


There could be a number of reasons why Safari might slow down after a few minutes of use. Here are a few potential causes:

  1. Too many tabs open: If you have a lot of tabs open, your browser may start to slow down, especially if you have a lot of graphics-intensive tabs open.
  2. Outdated or inefficient extensions: If you have a lot of extensions installed, they could be causing your browser to slow down. Some extensions may be outdated or inefficient, which could contribute to performance issues.
  3. Your computer's hardware: If your computer is older or has low specs, it may not be able to handle the demands of modern web browsing, which could cause Safari to slow down.
  4. Your internet connection: If your internet connection is slow or unstable, it could cause Safari to slow down as it struggles to load websites.

As for why Safari might be slower than Chrome, there could be a few reasons for this as well. For example, Chrome is often better optimized for modern web standards and technologies, which could make it faster in some cases. Additionally, Chrome is known for its extensive use of pre-loading and pre-rendering, which can help pages load faster. However, it's important to note that the performance of any browser can vary depending on a variety of factors, so it's possible that Safari may be faster in some cases and slower in others.


Best regards,

KevTechSupport

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Dec 23, 2022 2:25 PM in response to Bluejeans786

Hello, Bluejeans786


There could be a number of reasons why Safari might slow down after a few minutes of use. Here are a few potential causes:

  1. Too many tabs open: If you have a lot of tabs open, your browser may start to slow down, especially if you have a lot of graphics-intensive tabs open.
  2. Outdated or inefficient extensions: If you have a lot of extensions installed, they could be causing your browser to slow down. Some extensions may be outdated or inefficient, which could contribute to performance issues.
  3. Your computer's hardware: If your computer is older or has low specs, it may not be able to handle the demands of modern web browsing, which could cause Safari to slow down.
  4. Your internet connection: If your internet connection is slow or unstable, it could cause Safari to slow down as it struggles to load websites.

As for why Safari might be slower than Chrome, there could be a few reasons for this as well. For example, Chrome is often better optimized for modern web standards and technologies, which could make it faster in some cases. Additionally, Chrome is known for its extensive use of pre-loading and pre-rendering, which can help pages load faster. However, it's important to note that the performance of any browser can vary depending on a variety of factors, so it's possible that Safari may be faster in some cases and slower in others.


Best regards,

KevTechSupport

Why does safari slow down after few minutes of use and also why is safari significantly slower than chrome?

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