Hi! Something strange is happening since a while. Safari has begun frequently stealing focus. After some investigation it seems that it's tied to the 1Password extension (I don't have any proof yet, but when disabling it the issue is not present). It seems to happen when a website perform an auto refresh. If I'm on another virtual desktop, it scrolls to the one containing Safari, bringing it to front. You can imagine how disturbing it is. I don't have any other extension loaded in Safari. Am I the only one? Thanks! 1Password Version: 8.9.10 Extension Version: 2.4.1 OS Version: macOS 13.0.1 Browser:_ Safari

I think I have been seeing this issue since upgrading to 1Password 8 - have you had any success with debugging/fixing the issue please?

I have this same issue, but Safari is my default browser. Anytime I unlock 1password, it will bring focus to any Safari window that is open. Disabling integration with Safari would not be ideal as it is my default browser. Is there any other way to prevent this behavior? It happens on multiple Macs for me.

Hello steph_giles I have also the same problem since a long time (and just lived with it, despite the annoyance). I often use the cli tool that unlocks via touchID (either directly on the Terminal or by calling from a Clojure Repl in Intellij). Safari then either flashes or pops in front of all windows. I just tried the workaround above (disabling the integration with the 1Password App) and it seems to work. However unlocking via TouchID is no more possible in Safari (the extension asks for my password). Can you also add me to the list of affected people? I'd like to know when this is solved. Thank you! ;)

I’ve also had this issue for months. As mentioned above, also just live with the annoyance. But if it helps raise the priority/impact of this bug, you can add me to the affected list, too.

I am also having this issue. The bigger problem I have with 1Password 8 is that its behavior is not deterministic at all. For example, if I use the keyboar shortcut to login to a website, nothing happens. If I execute the same keyboard command again immediately, it will fill the username and password fields in the browser and log me in. There are other example of non-deterministic behavior. This is maddening when using a computer program. If I can't depend on its behavior it makes the product a chore to use, when it used to be a pleasure 100% of the time.

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unpassword
Occasional Contributor
2 years ago
Yes, separate “virtual” desktops in Mission Control. If they’re in the same desktop, I’m fairly certain it happens as well. It’s just less shocking. I believe it also happens on my MacBook Pro, so it’s not just the desktop (Mac mini m1).
1P_David
1Password Team
2 years ago
Hi unpassword,

Thanks for reaching out!

When you mention that it's switching from Desktop 1 to Desktop 2, are you referring to having set up different "virtual" desktops using Mission Control? If you're using Edge and Safari on the same desktop, do you still experience the same behaviour? Additionally, is this only present when locking or unlocking the 1Password desktop app?
unpassword
Occasional Contributor
2 years ago
I'm having this issue, or at least one very similar.

My primary browser is Edge on macOS. I also use Safari.

Sometimes when I unlock 1Password on Edge, the 1Password extension in Safari will steal focus.

In other words, I'm on Desktop 1, unlock 1Password, and immediately (and unexpectedly) my screen switches over to Desktop 2 (virtual desktop on same monitor) where I have Safari open. I then have to flip back to Desktop 1.

Sometimes after a reboot/relaunch of all browsers/1Password it clears-up. But it's very annoying.
steph_giles
1Password Team
2 years ago
Hey stellar292, I'm sorry for the trouble.

Can you send the same details as requested above to support+forum@1password.com with a link to this thread where our team will be able to further assist.

Thank you!
stellar292
New Contributor
2 years ago
I'm having this exact issue as well. Latest Safari on latest macOS, the Safari window will randomly pop up / steal focus, only when the 1P 8 extension is enabled.
steph_giles
1Password Team
2 years ago
Hey steve28,

It would be useful if we could take a look at your particular set up to see if we can get to the bottom of things as it may not be the same scenario.

Could you please also send over some logs:

Save a console log for 1Password in your browser

How to send a 1Password diagnostics report

Please attach the reports to an email message addressed to support+forum@1password.com with a link to this thread. Thank you!
steve28
Occasional Contributor
2 years ago
steph_giles did you get anywhere on this? I see this as well. working away and "bam" safari window pops to the front. It's random, super annoying, and I have no repro steps. I found this thread with a google search. Been occurring for months...
steph_giles
1Password Team
2 years ago
Thank you @emix, let's continue troubleshooting over email.
Former Member
2 years ago
Hi steph_giles,

here is the support ID: [#QRB-42262-284]
steph_giles
1Password Team
2 years ago
Hi @emix,

I'm sorry for the ongoing trouble, did you email in with the logs?

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