Why is the search bar stuck at the bottom? (Settings & App Lists)
Hi everyone,
Am I the only one struggling with the new search bar placement in iOS 26 and later versions? While I appreciate the 'Top' toggle in Safari, the search bar in the Settings app and other system lists seems to be permanently stuck at the bottom now.
Honestly, this is a step backward in ergonomics. Almost nobody types with one hand when using a search field—especially the younger generation. We use both hands to type, and having the bar at the bottom feels cluttered and constantly gets in the way.
Does anyone know if there’s a hidden setting I missed, or is this really a forced design choice? If it’s the latter, Apple really needs to give us the option to move it back to the top, just like they did with Safari.
Please hit the 'Me Too' button if you want the 'Top' option back!
iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 26