Google has introduced a new feature to Chrome on Android, allowing users to move the browser’s address bar to the bottom.
This change aligns Chrome for Android with its iOS counterpart, where users already had the flexibility to reposition the address bar.
According to Google, the update is part of its broader efforts to enhance browser customization and improve one-handed usability.
Users can enable the feature by tapping and holding the address bar, then selecting “Move address bar to bottom” from the prompt.
This small adjustment addresses long-standing user complaints about the difficulty of reaching the top bar on larger phone screens.
It also follows similar interface trends across mobile browsers, including Safari and Firefox, which offer bottom-aligned address bars.
The goal is to make navigation easier for users with larger smartphones, where top-aligned controls are increasingly impractical.
This design tweak shows Google’s responsiveness to feedback, particularly from users accustomed to iOS browsing experiences.
By offering more control over the user interface, Google hopes to make Chrome more comfortable for different browsing styles.
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Once moved, the bottom address bar functions exactly like the original, including search, URL entry, tab switcher, and menu access.
The setting persists across sessions and syncs with user preferences, improving consistency for those who browse across multiple devices.
Although it’s a minor visual change, it reflects a growing shift toward ergonomic design principles in mobile software interfaces.
The move may also reduce accidental touches near the top of the screen, enhancing the overall browsing experience on Android phones.
Users welcomed the update on social platforms, with many praising the improved accessibility and convenience it brings to everyday use.
Chrome continues evolving with subtle, user-focused changes, reinforcing its status as the most widely used browser on mobile devices.
This update is rolling out globally and is expected to reach all Android users over the coming weeks via Play Store updates.
The bottom address bar option is now a permanent feature, giving Android users long-requested customization without needing experimental flags.
