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Chrome 146 Brings Desktop-Style Bookmarks Bar to Android Tablets and Foldables

The option appears in Settings > Appearance, reflecting a staged rollout.

Overview

  • The feature targets tablets and foldables and is hidden on narrow screens, with standard phones retaining the existing bookmarks menu.
  • The bar sits below the Omnibox and displays favicons, site names, and bookmark folders with an overflow chevron.
  • A long press on any bookmark reveals the full URL, mirroring desktop behavior.
  • To turn it on, update to Chrome 146, then open Settings > Appearance and toggle Show bookmarks bar; some users report a force stop helps surface the option.
  • Availability is being enabled progressively on the server side, so timing may differ even for devices on the latest version.