Google has added another feature to Chrome’s web browser for Android devices. This latest design allows users to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen.
Recently, the company announced that the latest update to Chrome for Android users, highlighting it as a modernised layout aimed at improving ease of use on mobile devices, by letting users move the address bar to the bottom of the screen.
However, to enable the feature on Chrome’s website, simply “long-press” the address bar and choose the option to ‘move it to the bottom of the screen’. Alternatively, you can adjust the address bar’s position through Chrome’s Settings menu.
Learning from Apple’s earlier experience, Google is opting for a more user-friendly approach rather than imposing the change.
Some users often prefer having the address bar positioned closer to their thumb for easier, more comfortable typing on mobile devices. Google provides a customizable feature that allows users to choose the address bar’s location for personal preference instead of a universal change.
“One address bar position may feel more comfortable than the other. We designed this update to give you the flexibility to choose your preferred location so you can browse with more ease,” Google said.
This feature, which first appeared on Chrome for iOS, follows Apple’s earlier adoption of a similar design. Also, following the notable design shift, Safari was introduced with iOS 15 in 2021.
When Apple first introduced the update, it sparked backlash from some users who found the new address bar placement disruptive. Initially positioned over the page content, the floating bar often obscured key website elements, making certain sites difficult to navigate.
Users complained that they had to constantly swipe the bar down to access what they needed. Others simply disliked the redesign altogether.
In response to the criticism, Apple revised the interface by relocating the bar to the bottom of the screen, below the page content and made the new placement an optional setting rather than the default.
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