Google is testing a change to Chrome on Android that lets you move the address bar to the bottom of the screen. If you’ve got a phone with a big display, this makes the browser a lot easier to use with one hand.
The feature is rolling out in version 135 of Chrome, but only to a limited number of users for now. If it’s available to you, you’ll see an option by long-pressing the address bar. You can also find it in the Chrome settings under a new “Address bar” menu.
This isn’t the first time Google has played around with a bottom address bar. It’s already available on iOS, and there was even a similar test years ago on Android, though it didn’t stick around.
One thing to note: moving the address bar doesn’t change everything. Menus like the tab switcher and overflow menu are still at the top, so it’s not a full redesign—just a small tweak that could help with reachability.
While they were at it, Google also cleaned up the Chrome settings screen. There’s a new “Passwords and Autofill” section, and the “Basics” tab has been trimmed down to just a few options: search engine, address bar, privacy and security, and safety check. Everything else now sits under “Advanced.”
No word yet on when the bottom bar will be available to everyone, but this test is a good sign it’s coming soon.
