How to Move Search Bar to Top on iPhone

🗓️ June 9, 2025, By ✍️ Karly Wood

Apple’s new Safari Browser is controversial because of the Complete Redesign of the User interface. But here are the hidden options that make your Safari Browser design different from the traditional Safari browser design.

Follow the alternate method to change Safari Address Bar and Search Bar design from Browser settings or iPhone settings.

Move Safari Address Bar/Search Bar to Bottom or Top on iPhone

Method 1: From Settings

We can customize the Sarach position from safari app settings. Follow the below steps to Move Safari Tab at the top.

  1. Open the Settings app on iPhone.
  2. Scroll to Apps > Safari > Single Tab under the Tabs.
move search bar to top iphone
Move the search bar to the top of the iphone

Return to Safari Browser on your iPhone, and check that the changes are in the Address bar at the top.

Method For (iOS 16 & Earlier)

  1. Suppose you are on any Tab on Safari iPhone browser. Tap on aA Button in Address Bar > Select Show Top Address Bar.move-safari-address-bar-at-top-on-iphone-safari
  2. That’s it. If you wish to move the Top Address Bar to the bottom, then > Again Tap on aA > Show Bottom Tab Bar.move-iphone-safari-address-bar-to-bottom-on-iphone

Method 3: iOS 16 & Earlier

  1. Open the settings app on iPhone > Tap on Safari.
  2. Scroll to the TABS section, switch-between-tab-bar-and-single-tab-on-iphone
  3. Choose “Tab Bar” for Make Safari Design or choose “Single Tab” for Make Safari design older.change-tab-layout-on-iphone-safari-in-ios-15-or-later
  4. That’s it.

Now, you are done.

MacOS users can also change Safari Tab layout: from Compact [New Tab Layout] and Saperate [View URL and looks like older Safari]. Here’s How to Change Safari Tabs Layout on Mac.

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Karly Wood
Karly Wood

Karly Wood is a journalist based in Ohio who specializes in covering Apple and technology trends. With a varied experience in reporting on public safety, government, and education, her insights bridge multiple disciplines, providing readers with a well-rounded perspective on today's technological advancements. If you need to contact me, you can reach me at karlywood.ohio@gmail.com or through (Facebook)

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