Search function in Safari history doesn't work

When I try to search my Safari history, nothing comes up. I can type in the search field, hit enter, and nothing changes. I can search for a word or string of characters that I can see right there in the history, and I still get no results. It's completely non-functional. I know I'm doing it correctly because it still works on my old (personal) laptop. Working on a 14" MacBook Pro running Tahoe 26.6.1.

Posted on Nov 3, 2026 8:43 AM

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tillu_code

Level 4 (2,112 points)

Nov 4, 2026 3:51 PM in response to ChristinaCall

Your post mentions both Tahoe 26.6.1 and macOS 10.13, so can you check Apple menu > About This Mac and tell us exactly which macOS version you have? That matters here.

For now: open Safari > History > Show All History, click once in the Search box at the top right, type a word you can see in the list, and press Return. If nothing filters, quit Safari (Safari > Quit), restart the Mac, and try again with iCloud sync off for Safari (System Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Safari). If this is a work laptop, it could also be a profile or setting from your employer's management that blocks history search, so ask your IT team. You can also test in a new user account on the Mac to see whether the problem is tied to your account.