"unknown error while getting elements" When I follow links

Author: kmafeni04Created Apr 8, 2026Updated Sep 3, 2026
Labelspriority: 0 - highcomponent: QtWebEnginebug: behaviorqt: 6.11

Version info: qutebrowser v3.7.0 Git commit: Backend: QtWebEngine 6.11 based on Chromium 140.0.7339.225 with security patches up to 146.0.7680.80 (plus any distribution patches) (source: api) Qt: 6.11.0

Does the bug happen if you start with --temp-basedir?: Yes

Description When I follow a link either with my mouse or the follow command, I can't scroll using g or highlight Refreshing the page usually fixes this

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0abce438-e56b-4c45-ad95-3d0e3855f1a4

How to reproduce

Follow a link