The security shield in safari version 17
The security shield has disappeared in safari version 17 except for Private browsing. Is this suppose to happen in version 17?
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The security shield has disappeared in safari version 17 except for Private browsing. Is this suppose to happen in version 17?
Thanks for clarifying jrrt08080.
It sounds like you might need to add back the Privacy Report button to your Safari toolbar on your Mac. That is an icon that looks like a shield and helps you see who was blocked from tracking you.
Customize the Safari browser window on Mac
Here is more information about Privacy Report: See who was blocked from tracking you in Safari on Mac
That should accomplish what you are asking for. If you still aren't able to see that icon, or the issue it still a bit different, let us know.
All the best.
Thanks for clarifying jrrt08080.
It sounds like you might need to add back the Privacy Report button to your Safari toolbar on your Mac. That is an icon that looks like a shield and helps you see who was blocked from tracking you.
Customize the Safari browser window on Mac
Here is more information about Privacy Report: See who was blocked from tracking you in Safari on Mac
That should accomplish what you are asking for. If you still aren't able to see that icon, or the issue it still a bit different, let us know.
All the best.
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Thanks for responding. I think I was not very clear in my question. I am referring to the small grey security shield that appeared to the left of the address bar on my Mac. You could click on it and it would tell you what websites were tracking you, and how many trackers were blocked. It now only appears when in Private Browsing mode. Since I updated to Version 17 of Safari it seems to have disappeared. It was not an app, and I am not referring to an iPhone or iPad. Thanks for any insight you can provide.
Thank you Soosie_J215. Your suggestion fixed the problem. The Security Shield is back and everything is fine. Thank again.
Hi jrrt08080,
That's wonderful to hear! Have a wonderful rest of your day.
Cheers!
The security shield in safari version 17