Chrome on Android gets desktop like bookmarks: Here's what has changed for users

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• Chrome for Android adds desktop-style bookmarks bar for tablets
• Bookmarks bar appears below address bar for easier access
• Feature available in Chrome version 146 via Settings > Appearance

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Google has introduced a new update to Chrome on Android that adds a bookmarks bar similar to the one available on the desktop version of the browser. The change is aimed at improving the browsing experience on larger devices such as Android tablets and foldables.

With this update, users can now view and access their saved bookmarks directly below the address bar, making it easier to open frequently visited websites without navigating through menus.

Desktop-style bookmarks bar

The bookmarks bar in Chrome for Android works in a similar way to the one on desktop browsers. It appears directly below the Omnibox, which is the combined address and search bar in Chrome.

Bookmarks displayed in the bar include both favicons and the name of the website. If a user has organised bookmarks into folders, those folders also appear in the bar and can be opened inline. This allows users to browse their saved links without leaving the current page.

For bookmarks that do not fit within the available space, a right-facing chevron icon appears at the end of the bar. Selecting this option lets users access additional saved items.

Additional browsing options

Chrome also includes an option called “All bookmarks,” which opens the existing full-screen bookmarks interface. This provides another way to manage and navigate through saved websites.

Users can also long-press on any bookmark in the bar to view the complete URL of the saved page.

The new bookmarks bar feature is designed primarily for larger Android screens. On narrower screens such as smartphones, the interface remains hidden by default.

Availability and how to enable

The bookmarks bar is rolling out with version 146 of Chrome for Android. Users who want to enable the feature can do so by navigating to Settings > Appearance > Show bookmarks bar inside the Chrome browser.

If the Appearance menu does not appear on a device immediately after the update, users may need to force stop the Chrome app from the device’s App info settings before reopening it.

This update is part of Google’s broader effort to make Chrome on Android tablets and foldables function more like the desktop browser experience.