Referrer Header

Could someone explain why the Referrer Header is missing when the link is opened in a new window or new tab in the Safari browser? Is it possible to fix it somehow?

Posted on May 16, 2023 4:28 AM

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May 16, 2023 8:08 AM in response to VL_K

Log some feedback with Apple.

If you’re a user: Product Feedback - Apple

If part of the developer program: Bug Reporting - Apple Developer

With Safari, I can back up past the creation of the tab, but the target website doesn’t see it without the referrer.

I suspect this all falls out of cross-origin policies and user privacy. The referrer policy might get you closer.

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