If your bookmarks folder is stacked with saved sites, you’ll know the struggle of finding anything on Chrome for Android isn’t exactly quick.Unlike on desktop platforms, where everything sits neatly in a bookmarks bar, phones have a multi-step process just to open any bookmark.Google is finally fixing that friction with a desktop-style bookmarks bar that’s rolling out now.
A feature built for tablets and foldables Until now, accessing bookmarks meant opening the three-dot menu and navigating to the bookmarks section.The new update places the bookmarks bar directly below the address bar (omnibox), making it instantly accessible just like on a PC.Each saved site appears with its favicon and name.
The far end of the bar has a right-facing chevron letting users access bookmarks that don’t fit within the visible space, including folders.The feature also brings the ‘All Bookmarks’ option, which opens Chrome’s existing full-screen interface.Long-pressing any bookmarks reveals the full URL, giving more granular control.
However, there’s a caveat.The bookmarks bar isn’t coming to all Android devices.Spotted on the Chrome version 146 on Android, it’s currently limited to wide-screen devices like tablets and foldables in their expanded state.
If you just have a phone, you're not seeing it yet.Related Google Chrome on Linux is getting a big upgrade You're not stuck with Chromium on ARM Linux anymore.Posts 2 By Corbin Davenport The limitation is likely due to less screen real estate.
On a smartphone’s narrow display, a full bookmarks bar would eat up vertical space.Google has set the feature as 'hidden on narrow screens' by default.There’s no word whether smartphone users will get this feature, although a compact or tweaked version could prove genuinely useful.
Getting the bookmarks bar up and running The bookmarks bar doesn’t appear automatically.It needs to be toggled in Google Chrome settings.To enable, navigate to Settings > Appearance > Show bookmarks bar.
If you don’t see the bookmarks bar after enabling the option, try navigating to chrome://flags, search for "Bookmarks bar," and set the feature to "Enabled." It’s also worth noting that the feature might be rolling out gradually, and it could take time to reach your compatible devices, even if you're running the latest version of Chrome.While this seems like a small tweak on the surface, it’s a part of Google’s ongoing effort to enhance the large-screen experience on Android devices.The latest addition brings the browsing experience on foldables and tablets a lot closer to desktop platforms.
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