An input of type "search" has a "search" placeholder that overlaps the actual placeholder attribute text. To see this, go to data:text/html,<input%20type=search%20placeholder=search>.
<rdar://problem/21901076>
Created attachment 257274 [details] Patch
Comment on attachment 257274 [details] Patch Is this covered by existing regression tests? If not, can the fix be tested?
Unfortunately, there's no existing way to test this besides pixel tests, which I've been told are not too useful. I've filed https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=147193 concerning this issue.
Comment on attachment 257274 [details] Patch Clearing flags on attachment: 257274 Committed r187170: <http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/187170>
All reviewed patches have been landed. Closing bug.