{"id":25441,"date":"2023-08-29T19:50:33","date_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=25441"},"modified":"2023-08-29T19:53:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-29T14:23:02","slug":"safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Ways to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/topics\/safari\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the default browser developed by Apple for Apple devices, and that&#8217;s the reason why most Mac users prefer it over other browsers. While it is one of the quickest and most reliable&#xA0;Mac web browsers, it is not without flaws. High memory utilization is one such issue, and if you are experiencing it, in this article, you will learn how to fix Safari using too much memory on your Mac.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25488 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Untitled-design-4.jpg\" alt=\"9 Ways to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\" width=\"1392\" height=\"783\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Untitled-design-4.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Untitled-design-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Untitled-design-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Untitled-design-4-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1392px) 100vw, 1392px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy 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baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-659bf4f655c6b\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#How_to_Fix_Safari_Using_Too_Much_Memory_on_Mac\" title=\"How to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac?\">How to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_1-_Close_Uncessary_Tabs_and_Windows\" title=\"Method 1- Close Uncessary Tabs and Windows\">Method 1- Close Uncessary Tabs and Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_2-_Close_Tabs_Taking_Too_Much_Memory\" title=\"Method 2- Close Tabs Taking Too Much Memory\">Method 2- Close Tabs Taking Too Much Memory<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_3-_Clean_Up_Safaris_Start_Page\" title=\"Method 3- Clean Up Safari&#8217;s Start Page\">Method 3- Clean Up Safari&#8217;s Start Page<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_4-_Force_Stop_Safari_Browser\" title=\"Method 4- Force Stop Safari Browser\">Method 4- Force Stop Safari Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_5-_Check_Safari_Extensions\" title=\"Method 5- Check Safari Extensions\">Method 5- Check Safari Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_6-_Turn_Off_Auto-Play_in_Safari\" title=\"Method 6- Turn Off Auto-Play in Safari\">Method 6- Turn Off Auto-Play in Safari<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_7-_Clear_Safari_Cache_on_Mac\" title=\"Method 7- Clear Safari Cache on Mac\">Method 7- Clear Safari Cache on Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_8-_Update_your_Mac_OS\" title=\"Method 8- Update your Mac OS\">Method 8- Update your Mac OS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Method_9-_Switch_to_Another_Browser\" title=\"Method 9- Switch to Another Browser\">Method 9- Switch to Another Browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25441\/safari-using-too-much-memory-on-mac\/#Resolved_Safari_Using_Too_Much_Memory_on_Mac\" title=\"(Resolved) Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\">(Resolved) Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_Safari_Using_Too_Much_Memory_on_Mac\"><\/span><b>How to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can easily reduce Safari&#8217;s memory and CPU usage by closing unwanted tabs, uninstalling unused extensions, finding which tabs are using resources abnormally, and more. Check all the methods in detail below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Close_Uncessary_Tabs_and_Windows\"><\/span><b>Method 1- Close Uncessary Tabs and Windows<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari&#8217;s memory use might skyrocket if you have a lot of tabs and windows open. Each tab and window consumes system resources, which might have an effect on overall performance. To save memory, try to keep the number of open tabs and windows to a minimum. Follow the steps below to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25625 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.45.37&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Close Uncessary Tabs and Windows to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\" width=\"2190\" height=\"1414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.45.37&#x202F;PM.jpg 2190w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.45.37&#x202F;PM-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.45.37&#x202F;PM-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.45.37&#x202F;PM-768x496.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.45.37&#x202F;PM-1536x992.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.45.37&#x202F;PM-2048x1322.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2190px) 100vw, 2190px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open the <\/span><b>Safari browser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take a look at all of the open tabs at the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tap on the <strong>cross icon<\/strong> before the tabs you want to close.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Close_Tabs_Taking_Too_Much_Memory\"><\/span><b>Method 2- Close Tabs Taking Too Much Memory<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can easily determine the Safari tabs using too much memory and slowing down your Mac using the Activity Monitor on macOS. By closing these tabs, you can greatly enhance the performance of your Mac computer. Follow the steps below to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Press the <\/span><b>Command+Space keys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to open the Spotlight search.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Type <\/span><b>Activity Monitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hit enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25628 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.46.35&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Close Tabs Taking Too Much Memory to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\" width=\"2214\" height=\"1164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.46.35&#x202F;PM.jpg 2214w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.46.35&#x202F;PM-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.46.35&#x202F;PM-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.46.35&#x202F;PM-768x404.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.46.35&#x202F;PM-1536x808.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.46.35&#x202F;PM-2048x1077.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2214px) 100vw, 2214px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on the <\/span><b>%CPU<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see the names of the processes using RAM in descending order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-25627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.48.50&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Close Tabs Taking Too Much Memory to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\" width=\"2134\" height=\"1368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.48.50&#x202F;PM.jpg 2134w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.48.50&#x202F;PM-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.48.50&#x202F;PM-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.48.50&#x202F;PM-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.48.50&#x202F;PM-1536x985.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.48.50&#x202F;PM-2048x1313.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2134px) 100vw, 2134px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now, open <strong>Safari<\/strong> and close the unused tab, taking too many processes. For us, it&#8217;s Poki.com that is using the highest CPU. You can also kill the process through the Activity Monitor, but note that it only refreshes the tabs instead of closing them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.49.25&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Close Tabs Taking Too Much Memory to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.49.25&#x202F;PM.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.49.25&#x202F;PM-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.49.25&#x202F;PM-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.49.25&#x202F;PM-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.49.25&#x202F;PM-1536x785.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.49.25&#x202F;PM-2048x1046.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Clean_Up_Safaris_Start_Page\"><\/span><b>Method 3- Clean Up Safari&#8217;s Start Page<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just like having too many unwanted tabs, having too many add-ons on the start page might also cause Safari to use too much memory. Hence, removing the add-ons you don&#8217;t use can help free up memory on your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The browser displays all add-ons on the start page by default. However, you may customize the start page in Safari to display only the add-ons you choose. Follow the steps below to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open the <\/span><b>Safari browser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.05&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Up Safari's Start Page to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\" width=\"2192\" height=\"1400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.05&#x202F;PM.jpg 2192w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.05&#x202F;PM-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.05&#x202F;PM-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.05&#x202F;PM-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.05&#x202F;PM-1536x981.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.05&#x202F;PM-2048x1308.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2192px) 100vw, 2192px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Go to the start page and click the <\/span><b>customize icon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the bottom-right corner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.14&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Up Safari's Start Page to Fix Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac\" width=\"1310\" height=\"846\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.14&#x202F;PM.jpg 1310w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.14&#x202F;PM-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.14&#x202F;PM-1024x661.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.14&#x202F;PM-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1310px) 100vw, 1310px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unselect all the checkboxes next to add-ons you don&#8217;t use.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25631 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.27&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Clean Up Safari's Start Page\" width=\"2200\" height=\"1384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.27&#x202F;PM.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.27&#x202F;PM-300x189.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.27&#x202F;PM-1024x644.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.27&#x202F;PM-768x483.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.27&#x202F;PM-1536x966.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.50.27&#x202F;PM-2048x1288.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Force_Stop_Safari_Browser\"><\/span><b>Method 4- Force Stop Safari Browser<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari may become unusable at times due to heavy memory use, and in this case, you can force-quit Safari and reopen it. This will restart the browser and all its related processes from scratch. Here&#8217;s how you can do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Press the <\/span><b>Command + Space keys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> together to open the Spotlight search.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Search for <\/span><b>Activity Monitor<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and hit enter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select <\/span><b>Safari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then tap on the <\/span><b>cross icon<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25632 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.57.30&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Force Stop Safari Browser\" width=\"2130\" height=\"678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.57.30&#x202F;PM.jpg 2130w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.57.30&#x202F;PM-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.57.30&#x202F;PM-1024x326.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.57.30&#x202F;PM-768x244.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.57.30&#x202F;PM-1536x489.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.57.30&#x202F;PM-2048x652.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2130px) 100vw, 2130px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Once done, reopen the Safari browser.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5-_Check_Safari_Extensions\"><\/span><b>Method 5- Check Safari Extensions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safari supports third-party extensions to enhance users&#8217; browsing experiences. While the extensions are limited compared to the Chrome Web Store, it still has plenty of extensions. It is possible that your memory utilization would be excessive if you had multiple old, unwanted extensions running in the background. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should go through the installed Safari extensions and remove any no longer needed. Here&#8217;s how you can do it:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open the <\/span><b>Safari browser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your Mac computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Safari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top and select <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the menu that appears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25634 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.58.34&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Check Safari Extensions\" width=\"2360\" height=\"1052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.58.34&#x202F;PM.jpg 2360w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.58.34&#x202F;PM-300x134.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.58.34&#x202F;PM-1024x456.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.58.34&#x202F;PM-768x342.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.58.34&#x202F;PM-1536x685.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-3.58.34&#x202F;PM-2048x913.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2360px) 100vw, 2360px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tap on the <\/span><b>Extensions tab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the top section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select the extension you no longer need from the side menu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Finally, click on <\/span><b>Uninstall<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and confirm it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25633 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.03.14&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Check Safari Extensions\" width=\"1986\" height=\"1256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.03.14&#x202F;PM.jpg 1986w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.03.14&#x202F;PM-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.03.14&#x202F;PM-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.03.14&#x202F;PM-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.03.14&#x202F;PM-1536x971.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1986px) 100vw, 1986px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_6-_Turn_Off_Auto-Play_in_Safari\"><\/span><b>Method 6- Turn Off Auto-Play in Safari<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many websites on the Internet include embedded videos on their web pages that play automatically when you open the website. While you may not notice them, they cause Safari on your Mac to consume a lot of memory and battery. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To address this issue, Safari has an option to permanently <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/17539\/stop-autoplay-videos-safari\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">disable autoplay for all websites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Follow the steps below to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Open the <\/span><b>Safari browser<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on your system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tap on <\/span><b>Safari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top and choose <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Websites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then select <\/span><b>Auto-Play<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the sidebar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25637 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.45&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Auto-Play\" width=\"2108\" height=\"1134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.45&#x202F;PM.jpg 2108w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.45&#x202F;PM-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.45&#x202F;PM-1024x551.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.45&#x202F;PM-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.45&#x202F;PM-1536x826.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.45&#x202F;PM-2048x1102.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2108px) 100vw, 2108px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the drop-down menu next to <\/span><b>When visiting other websites<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, select <\/span><b>Never Auto-Play<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25636 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.55&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Turn Off Auto-Play\" width=\"1960\" height=\"1104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.55&#x202F;PM.jpg 1960w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.55&#x202F;PM-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.55&#x202F;PM-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.55&#x202F;PM-768x433.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.34.55&#x202F;PM-1536x865.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1960px) 100vw, 1960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_7-_Clear_Safari_Cache_on_Mac\"><\/span><b>Method 7- Clear Safari Cache on Mac<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over a period of time, Safari can accumulate a large amount of cache on your system, which might result in Safari utilizing too much memory. In such cases, we recommend that you clear Safari&#8217;s cache. Here&#8217;s how you can remove the cache:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On the Safari browser, tap on <\/span><b>Safari<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select <\/span><b>Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the menu that appears. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tap on the <\/span><b>Advanced tab<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the top section.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Turn on the toggle for the <\/span><b>Show Develop menu in the menu bar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Develop option is already in the menu bar on the newer macOS versions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Now, reopen the browser and tap <\/span><b>Develop<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25638 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-5.00.38&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Clear Safari Cache\" width=\"2130\" height=\"1150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-5.00.38&#x202F;PM.jpg 2130w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-5.00.38&#x202F;PM-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-5.00.38&#x202F;PM-1024x553.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-5.00.38&#x202F;PM-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-5.00.38&#x202F;PM-1536x829.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-5.00.38&#x202F;PM-2048x1106.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2130px) 100vw, 2130px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on <\/span><b>Empty Cache<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to clear the cache data.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_8-_Update_your_Mac_OS\"><\/span><b>Method 8- Update your Mac OS<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have tried all of the suggested methods listed above and the problem persists, we recommend you update your system because Safari is tightly linked to macOS, and Apple regularly releases updates that address and fix these bugs. Here&#8217;s how you can update the software:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on the <\/span><b>Apple logo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the top left side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Select <\/span><b>System Settings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, scroll down the sidebar, and choose <\/span><b>General<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25640 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.38.07&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Update the System\" width=\"1612\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.38.07&#x202F;PM.jpg 1612w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.38.07&#x202F;PM-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.38.07&#x202F;PM-1024x570.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.38.07&#x202F;PM-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.38.07&#x202F;PM-1536x856.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1612px) 100vw, 1612px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tap on <strong>Software<\/strong> <\/span><b>Update<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the right panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25641 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.53&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Update the System\" width=\"1762\" height=\"1084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.53&#x202F;PM.jpg 1762w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.53&#x202F;PM-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.53&#x202F;PM-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.53&#x202F;PM-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.53&#x202F;PM-1536x945.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1762px) 100vw, 1762px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If an update is available, tap on <\/span><b>Update Now<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to download it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25639 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.59&#x202F;PM.jpg\" alt=\"Update the System\" width=\"1830\" height=\"706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.59&#x202F;PM.jpg 1830w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.59&#x202F;PM-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.59&#x202F;PM-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.59&#x202F;PM-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/batch_Screenshot-2023-06-23-at-4.37.59&#x202F;PM-1536x593.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1830px) 100vw, 1830px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_9-_Switch_to_Another_Browser\"><\/span><b>Method 9- Switch to Another Browser<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re still having problems with Safari, it&#8217;s time to look at other options. The Mac ecosystem is brimming with capable browsers, as evidenced by our dedicated guide to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/16404\/best-browsers-mac-os\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best browsers for Mac<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We recommend trying Google Chrome, which runs flawlessly on newer Macs with M1 and M2 chips. <\/span>On the other hand, if you have older Intel-based machines, we advise using Brave and Firefox browsers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resolved_Safari_Using_Too_Much_Memory_on_Mac\"><\/span><b>(Resolved) Safari Using Too Much Memory on Mac<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is how you can fix Safari using too much memory on your Mac. I hope the above article helps you reduce memory usage on your Mac computer. If you have any queries related to the article, let us know, and stay tuned to BrowserToUse for more such articles and how-tos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/25363\/safari-not-showing-in-spotlight-search\/\">6 Ways to Fix Safari Not Showing in Spotlight Search on Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/23836\/safari-privacy-settings-for-safe-browsing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 Safari Privacy Settings for Safe and Private Browsing (2023)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/21439\/safari-dark-mode-not-working-mac\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Ways To Fix Dark Mode Not Working in Safari on Mac<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safari is the default browser developed by Apple for Apple devices, and that&#8217;s the reason why most Mac users prefer it over other browsers. 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