Stop Safari Reader from automatically opening

Clicking on a Safari web site will automatically bring up the Reader. I want to selectively use Reader. How to stop it from automatically opening? I am using MAC. OS 26.2

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 26.2

Posted on Nov 21, 2025 2:51 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2025 7:13 AM

In Safari, go to Settings --> Websites

Then in left side of settings window find Reader, and click on it.

Then in the bottom right corner of the settings window Option: When visiting other websites, select OFF.

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Stop Safari Reader from automatically opening

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