Ever noticed that weird color overlay at the top of Safari when browsing certain sites? That’s the Website Tinting feature doing its thing, making your browsing a bit more colorful and immersive. It’s kinda handy if you’re into having Safari match the color schemes of pages, but not so cool if you prefer a more consistent look. Turns out, toggling it on or off is pretty straightforward, but it can get lost somewhere in Settings, especially with the newer iOS versions. So here’s a quick rundown that might save you some time and frustration.
How to Enable or Disable Website Tinting in Safari on iPhone
Fix 1: Turning on Website Tinting
Why bother? Well, if you’re digging the aesthetic or if the feature helps make browsing prettier, enabling it is the way to go. It’s what gives Safari that color-shaded top bar based on the webpage’s color palette. The catch: on newer iPhone models, Apple shifted some options around, so you might need to dig a little deeper.
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Safari. If you’re on iOS 18 or later, it might be under Apps > Safari.
- Look for the Allow Website Tinting toggle and flick it on. If you never saw it before, it’s probably because it’s hidden or not yet available in your region, so make sure your system is updated.
Now, when you visit sites, Safari should add that color overlay to the top. Expect your browser to look a bit more alive. Sometimes, it’s buggy — on some setups, enabling it might require a restart or toggling things off and on again.
Fix 2: Disabling Website Tinting (if it’s too much)
Not into the chromatic madness? No worries. Disabling is just as easy. It’s the same steps, but toggle the switch the other way around.
- Open Settings and go to Safari.
- Scroll down to find Allow Website Tinting and turn it off.
- Extra step to clean up the look: since the color might still show in tabs, tap on Tabs.
- Uncheck Show Color in Tab Bar. That’s it. Safari should now look plain and uncolored again.
Sometimes, even after turning off tinting, the color continues to linger in the tab bar because of caching or a glitch. Restart Safari or even the phone if necessary — these things are weird but sometimes necessary.
FAQs
What exactly does allow website tinting do?
It’s a neat little feature introduced around iOS 15 that clones the site’s main color onto the Safari top bar. Makes browsing feel more integrated, at the expense of a uniform look.
Can I get website tinting on my Mac?
Yep, on macOS Safari you can. Just open Preferences, head to Tabs, and select ‘Show color in tab bar’.Same idea, different interface.
Is this feature available on Chrome or other browsers?
Nah, it’s exclusive to Safari — at least, as of now. So if you’re into this color matching, sticking with Safari is your best bet. Other browsers haven’t caught up with this eye candy yet.
This whole thing is kinda quirky, but hey, it’s simple enough once you know where the toggle lives. Adjusting this has helped a few people brighten up or tone down their browsing experience.
Wrap-up
Getting Website Tinting enabled or disabled is really just about finding that toggle in Safari settings. The feature can make browsing a little more personalized, but if it’s not your thing, turning it off is quick. Sometimes, the settings aren’t immediately obvious — partly because Apple likes to hide things or move them around with updates. A little patience and a system restart can sometimes make everything click into place.
Summary
- Go to Settings > Safari or Apps > Safari on iOS 18+
- Toggle Allow Website Tinting on or off
- Adjust Show Color in Tab Bar if needed
- Sometimes restart Safari or the device if changes don’t show immediately
Final thought
Hopefully, this clears up how to toggle Website Tinting on your iPhone. It’s kinda weird how hidden some of these options are, but once found, it’s a quick fix for a more colorful Safari experience. Fingers crossed this helps someone avoid hours of frustration. Good luck, and may your browsing stay bright or plain — whichever you prefer.