6 Ways to Personalize Google Chrome on Your iPhone

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Note:Two of the customizations mentioned here are included in the latest Google Chrome 125 stable update. If you haven’t already, make sure to update to the latest version.

1. Customize Google Chrome’s Menu

Previously, Google didn’t permit menu customization in Chrome for iOS. However, with the latest stable update, this feature is now available. Here’s how to customize it:

Step 1:Tap thethree-dot menuat the bottom right corner and scroll down to findCustomise Menu.

Step 2:TapCustomise Menu.

Step 3:Choose to remove and add different shortcuts to the Carousel. TapDone.

Bonus Tip:You can now uncheck the option for the Smart Sort Menu Bar, so frequently used items won’t appear first.

Also Read:iPhone settings you didn’t know you need to change

2. Edit the Actions List

Arrange the actions list based on your preference so that the actions you use the most appear at the top. Here’s how:

Step 1:After opening theCustomise Menu, you will see different actions under the Smart Sort Menu Bar toggle.

Step 2:Rearrange the items by dragging them or remove them altogether by unchecking.

Step 3:Once you have rearranged the items, tap onDone.

Note:Once you remove an action, it won’t appear when you tap the three-dot menu.

3. Change Placement of Address Bar

Choose whether you want the Address Bar on the top or bottom, similar to Safari. Here’s how:

Step 1:Open thethree-dot menu, and then open theSettingsin Google Chrome.

Step 2:Look forAddress Barand open it.

Step 3:Choose whether you want the Address Bar on thebottomortop. Next, tap onDone.

4. Turn off Google Discover Feed

If you prefer to not have recommended content shown to you in Chrome, you can turn off the Google Discover Feed. Here’s how:

Step 1:Open Chrome and find theDiscoversection.

Step 2:Look for thegear icon.

Step 3:Tap on the gear icon and then tap onTurn Off.

Also Read:How to close all tabs from the same website on Google Chrome

5. Choose How Long It Takes for Tabs to Go to the Inactive Tabs Section

Adjust the time period after which Chrome moves unused tabs to the Inactive Tabs section, or choose to never move them at all. Here’s how:

Step 1:Open Chrome Settings and tap onTabs.

Step 2:Tap onInactive.

Step 3:Choose the desired time window and then tapDone.

6. Choose Default Mail App

Ever wished Chrome could open your preferred email app by default? You can set this up in Chrome Settings this way:

Step 1:Open Chrome Settings, then look forContent Settingsand open it.

Step 2:Tap onDefault Apps.

Step 3:Choose the mail app of your choice, like I’ve chosen Gmail in this instance.

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Last updated on 27 May, 2024

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