To add Safari back to your iPhone Home Screen, open the App Library, search for Safari , then touch and hold the icon and tap Add to Home Screen. Apple’s support guide gives the same steps, and you can also drag Safari from App Library onto the Home Screen if you prefer a specific spot.

Quick steps

  1. Swipe left past all your Home Screen pages until you reach the App Library.
  2. Tap the search field and type Safari.
  3. Touch and hold the Safari icon.
  4. Tap Add to Home Screen.

If it doesn’t appear

  • Safari may already be on another Home Screen page or inside a folder.
  • Screen Time restrictions can hide built-in apps.
  • You can also use Spotlight search from the Home Screen and search for Safari there.

One small note

This is about restoring the Safari app icon, not creating a website shortcut. If you want, I can also show how to add a website to the Home Screen from Safari.