Here’s how to customise Google Chrome toolbar on Mac, Windows

Google has been working on this feature for several months and integrating more shortcuts in process

Tech Desk - Jan 19, 2025

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Chrome 132 began launching this week as Google’s first major browser update of 2025, and one new feature the company is finally making official is the ability to customise the toolbar on the desktop.

On Chrome for Mac, Windows, and Linux, go to the New Tab Page and click “Customise Chrome” in the bottom-right corner. Underneath the Appearance colour options, you’ll see “Toolbar” as a new option.

This allows you to control what buttons appear to the left/right of the address bar.

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Google has been working on this feature for several months and integrating more shortcuts in the process. The ability to customise the toolbar began rolling out for users in recent weeks, but Google is now confirming it’s widely available with the Chrome 132 What’s New page.

To update Chrome, tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and open Settings at the bottom. In the left sidebar, go to About Chrome.