How to Show or Hide the Tab Groups Icon in Chrome Bookmarks Bar

Google Chrome has introduced the Tab Groups icon within the bookmarks bar, enabling users to efficiently organize related tabs or pages into a single workspace. While this feature can be beneficial for those managing numerous tabs, it may also prove to be inconvenient for some. Below, we’ll explain how to show or hide the Tab Groups feature in the Chrome bookmarks bar.

How to Display or Conceal the Tab Groups Icon in Chrome Bookmarks Bar

You have two options for disabling the Tab Groups button in Chrome on Windows:

1. Conceal the tab groups button.
2. Deactivate the tab groups feature altogether.

Let’s delve into these methods in detail.

1] Displaying or Concealing the Tab Groups Icon

Adjusting the visibility of the Tab Groups button is quite straightforward.

• Right-click on a blank space within your Bookmarks tab.
• Select Show tab groups to hide it; if it’s already hidden, click the same option to reveal it.

2] Disabling Tab Groups via the Bookmarks Right-Click Menu

• Open a new tab in Google Chrome by pressing CTRL + T.
• Navigate to the following URL: chrome://flags.
• Locate the Tab Groups Save UI Update, and from the dropdown, select Disabled.
• You will be prompted to relaunch the browser; click the Relaunch button.
• After relaunching, the Show tab groups option will no longer appear in the bookmarks tab’s right-click menu.

Both methods effectively perform similar functions. However, keep in mind that they do not completely disable the feature; you can still create new Tab Groups by right-clicking on any tab and choosing Add tab to a new group.

What Should You Do if the Tab Groups Icon Returns After You’ve Hidden It?

The Tab Groups feature on Google Chrome might make a comeback due to browser updates, installed extensions, a faulty cache, or sync settings. If this happens, you’ll need to hide the feature again. Syncing across devices can often be a source of frustration, so it’s wise to check that it’s not enabled across all your devices.

Is it Possible to Save Tab Groups to the Bookmarks Bar for Future Use?

Yes, Chrome permits you to save your tab groups as icons in the bookmarks bar, allowing for easy restoration later with a simple click.

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