If iOS 15’s Safari extensions open a gateway to customize Apple’s browser, then the “Tab Groups” feature offers a better way to organize tabs on both iPhone and iPad. As I have always loved using tab groups in Chrome, extension is one of those iOS 15 features that did not take long to catch my attention. By creating several different tab groups, I find it more convenient to access my favorite sites that cater to different topics like entertainment, technology, news, and more. If you also wish to learn about this all-new feature, here’s all you need to know.

To better manage different needs, you can create multiple Safari tab groups on your iPhone or iPad running iOS 15. For a more personalized experience, you can name each one of your tab groups and arrange them in the desired order.

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Create a Tab Group in Safari on iPhone, iPad

Making a Safari tab group on iOS 15 is as easy as it can ever get. Just follow these steps:

  1. Now, tap on the tab button (looks like cascading squares) located in the bottom right corner of the screen.

  2. Next, tap the “ x Tabs” button with a downward arrow in the middle to access the tab groups menu.

  3. Next up, tap on the “New Empty Tab Group” option. If you want to create tab groups in Safari based on the existing tabs, choose New Tab Group from the “x Tabs” option.

  4. Up next, give your tab group a suitable name and tap Save to finish.

That’s it! Your all-new Safari tab group is ready. Any new tabs, including the private ones, will open in this tab group until you decide to switch it up.

Notably, you can also re-order a tab group in Safari so that they appear in line with your needs. And the steps to do so are very simple.

  1. Launch Safari on your iOS or iPadOS device and tap the tabs button.

  2. Next, tap the name of the tab group in the middle at the bottom.

  3. Next up, tap the “Edit” option in the top left corner of the pop-up window. After that, touch and hold the three horizontal lines located next to a tab group and drag it to the desired spot. In the end, make sure to tap “Done” to confirm the changes.

Rearrange Tabs in Safari Tab Groups in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Safari also lets you rearrange your tabs in a tab group by title or website so that finding specific websites remains hassle-free. Follow the steps below to learn how it works.

  1. Now, go ahead and reorder the tabs. Touch and hold a tab and then drag it to the desired spot in the Safari tab group on your iOS 15 device.

Note: If you want to reorder the tabs of a different tab group, tap the name of the tab group located at the bottom. After that, choose the tab group whose tabs you want to rearrange. 

Move a Tab to Another Safari Tab Group on iPhone, iPad

  1. Open Safari and go for the tabs button in the bottom right corner.

  2. Now, long-press a tab and then choose Move to Tab Group. After that, select the preferred tab group you want to move it to, and you are good to go!

Rename a Safari Tab Group in iOS 15, iPadOS 15

  1. Head over to Safari and then the tabs button.

  2. Now, swipe left on a tab group’s name and tap on the pencil icon. After that, enter the new name of the tab group and tap Save to finish.

Note: There are multiple ways to rename a tab group in Safari. You can also tap the Edit button and then tap the tiny circle with three dots next to a tab group. After that, tap “Rename” in the pop-up menu. Besides, you can long-press on a tab group and choose Rename in the pop-up.

  1. Open Safari and long-press the tabs button in the bottom right corner.

  2. Now, tap on the Close All “X” Tabs option. After that, tap Close All “X” Tabs again in the pop-up to confirm your action.

Pro Tips:

Delete a Safari Tab Group on iPhone, iPad

If you no longer want to use tab groups in iOS 15, you can delete them with ease. Bear in mind that when you delete a tab group, all the opened tab groups will be closed automatically. Here’s what to do:

  1. Now, touch and hold a tab group and choose “Delete” in the pop-up menu. You can also swipe towards the left on a tab group and then tap the red trash button.

  2. Following this, a pop-up will appear, which will warn you of the closure of all the tabs immediately. Tap “Delete” to confirm the action.

Tips to Use Safari Tab Groups on iPhone, iPad Like a Pro

That’s all about Safari tab groups! From what I have experienced, I can safely say that most folks will love this new feature. While keeping all the tabs organized and easily accessible, tab groups allow you to browse the web with complete peace of mind. And that’s what makes it one of the most appreciable iOS 15 features.