‘Ask for each download ‘ in safari not working

pavan_tv wrote:

I’ve modified Safari’s download settings to Ask for each download from the default downloads folder. However, it still automatically download to the default folder. I’ve tried the “Others” option and selected a specific folder, but the download still goes to the default folder.

I’ve reinstalled macOS, erased my Mac, and tried using a different user account, as well as running Safari in safe mode, but the issue persists.

Interestingly, third-party browsers like Arc Search and Chrome work fine.

if this is an issue...

you can try quitting Safari .app and relaunch it holding the Shift key down and compare your results

To be proactive you can file a bug report / submit your Apple Feedback direct to the Product Team here:

https://www.apple.com/feedback/safari.html

Verify your software is up to date…

The current stable release of Sequoia including bug fixes, security updates is macOS 15.3.1

Keep your Mac up to date - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/get-macos-updates-mchlpx1065/mac

Like pavan_tv says: reinstalled macOS (yes, fresh from Apple), erased my Mac, and tried using a different user account, as well as running Safari in safe mode, but the issue persists.

same problem me also facing in my mac