Safari Version 18.0 (20619.1.26.31.6) suck in the allow cookies loop

Topic summary

Safari Version 18.0 (20619.1.26.31.6) is causing an infinite loop when attempting to allow third-party cookies in Shopify’s theme editor, preventing users from accessing the editor.

Key Issues:

  • The browser repeatedly prompts users to enable cookies despite settings already being configured correctly
  • Users are experiencing constant logging in/out issues, particularly when using Safari’s developer tools
  • This appears to be a recurring problem that previously occurred in 2020

Workarounds Mentioned:

  • Disabling Safari developer tools may resolve the logging out issue
  • Using Safari Technology Preview instead of the full Safari version can bypass the cookie loop problem

Current Status:

  • One user reported the issue resolved itself after trying again the following day, though no actual Safari update was released
  • The root cause appears to involve both Apple and Shopify, with users calling for an urgent fix as many store owners rely on Safari for theme editing
Summarized with AI on November 5. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.

Well, also in the same predicament, hopefully a solution or update emerge soon…