Address Bar Not Working in Safari

Apple has't yet released an official comment or fix to this problem, so for now the only solution is the one you mentioned in your post.

I have the same problem on all my macs, odds are its linked to the recent OS X update, am now using Firefox which works fine.

Me too, my iMac with Yosemite 10.10.3 Safari address bar problem: I can't click on it and type the address manually

Confirmed work around available here:

OSX 10.11.3 Safari Search Bar Workaround

I have the same problem. Not restricted to 10.11.3 or Safari 9.0.3.

1. Late 2013 Macbook Pro running 10.11.3. Problem occurs. Workaround works. Problems started today jan 27, not earlier. Upgraded to 10.11.3 a week ago.

2. I switched back to 10.11.1 and had the same problem!! Safari 9.0.1. Workaround works.

3. Same problem on Safari 9.0.1 on a different machine. This is a Mac Pro that has been out of use for a month. No updates in between. Workaround works.

This is a very strange problem as it can start happening on otherwise good functioning machines that have not been updated! So this is not an update related issue.

When I only uncheck "Include Safari Suggestions" the workaround works. This leads me to believe that Safari contacts Apple on each search for suggestions and that that particular service is out.

I'm switching to Firefox until Apple resolves this.

as from approx. 1 PM GMT, the problem seems to be resolved.

Having the exact same issue - just started on the 27th of January in the AM. Updated El Capitan and still no luck. Glad others are having this issue as well. It is 6:58 Central time where I am at and it is still malfunctioning.

does seem to be safari suggestions, I seem them blink on for a split second and disappear - the address bar then is highlighted and un-accessable

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/27/safari-crashing-how-to-fix/

same here, right after the update of osx 10.11.3.

disabling smart search features seems to work for now

Many thanks your suggestion cured the problem for now on my iMac. Problem appeared after latest EL Cap...update.

Does anyone still have this problem? Seriously?

All of my machines now work again as from 1 PM GMT. I figured Apple fixed their Safari servers and we can all get back to our business.

Maybe Apple uses several servers for their Safari traffic all over the world. I am Europe based (Netherlands). Could be your area still has problems where mine is OK.

I have the same thing happening to me on my macbook air not happy come on apple get it sorted