As per Google Chrome’s recent update, you can customize your homepage as you like. This helps you enjoy a fresh and custom browser view. You can make it as per your vibe by adding colors, themes, shortcuts, and extensions. Everything is easy and takes only a few minutes.
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Set Up a Google Chrome Customized Homepage
Start by opening Google Chrome on your desktop device. A click on the 3 dots at the top-right corner. Select “Settings” from the list that appears there.
Sign in to Chrome with your Google account now. It saves all settings to your account automatically.
Scroll to the “Appearance” section in Chrome settings. Turn on the “Show Home Button” switch here. It will turn blue once it is active. Then select the “New Tab Page” as your homepage. This page is the easiest one to customize.
Now go to the “Search Engine” section below. Now, click on the drop-down and select your desired search engine. Options include Google, Bing, Ask, and even AOL.
Scroll down to the “On start-up” section next. Then a click on the “Open the New Tab Page” tab from the options. This loads your custom homepage when Chrome starts.
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Add Background and Theme to Chrome Homepage
Open a new Chrome tab and click “Customize Chrome.” Some versions show this as a pencil icon instead.
You’ll see many options to change color themes. Choose between Light, Dark, or Device color mode. Pick a favorite color from the color palette. You can even use the custom color picker tool.
To view more theme choices, click “Change Theme.” It shows artist-made themes selected by Google itself. Many themes come with nice background images, too. Turn on “Refresh daily” to rotate backgrounds every day.
If you want, upload your own background image easily. Still looking for more? Visit the Chrome Web Store. Go to the “Themes” section for more theme designs. Click “Add to Chrome” to apply the theme quickly.
You can reset the theme using “Reset to Default.” But that will remove all of your custom changes.
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Use Extensions to Customize the Homepage Layout
Open Chrome Web Store and search for “New Tab.” Click the “Extensions” filter from the left menu.
Explore different layout extensions like Infinity New Tab. Another good one is called Speed Dial homepage. Click “Add to Chrome” and confirm with “Add Extension.” Chrome might restart after installing a new layout.
Click “Keep Changes” if you see a pop-up message. Now click the “Home” button to see your layout.
Click the pencil icon again on the new tab. Choose to show shortcuts or recently visited websites. Click “Add Shortcut” to add your favorite website link. Drag and drop them to arrange them in your way. Click the three dots to delete any old shortcuts.
The toolbar can be customized from the same settings menu. You can comfortably make icons like Home or History visible or hidden.
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The Final Words
Your Google Chrome homepage is now fully customized and personal. It looks better and works smarter for your needs. With this development, it is possible to shift themes, add layouts, and set shortcuts. This helps you save time and enjoy using Chrome. Try these steps now and improve your browsing experience.
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