Search url instead of open it

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Description of the issue:
If I type a link into the address bar, brave search the url instead of open it directly.
How can this issue be reproduced?

  1. Type youtube.com into the address bar.
  2. The search engine search for “youtube.com” instead of open it.

Expected result:
I will be directed to google search result page.
Brave Version( check About Brave):
1.70.1 (133)
Mobile Device details
iPadOS 18.1
Additional Information:

Hi,

Same issue is discussed here: The search bar does not send directly to the site - #24 by User.1.000.000.000

I am surprised this but still remains. Thanks a lot!

Still there - why don‘t they fix it???