You can create a shortcut for Google Chrome on your Android device either by adding the app to your home screen or by creating shortcuts to specific websites.
To add Chrome itself to your home screen, open your app drawer and locate Google Chrome. Press and hold the Chrome icon, then drag it to your home screen and release it. This creates a shortcut so you can open Chrome quickly without searching for it.
If you want to create a shortcut to a specific website, open Chrome and go to the website you want. Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, then select “Add to Home screen.” You can rename the shortcut if needed, then tap “Add.” The website will appear as an icon on your home screen.
After you install Chrome, you can get to the app faster when you add it to your home screen or your favourite apps.
- From the bottom of your Home screen, swipe up.
- Touch and hold the Chrome app
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- Drag the app where you want it and release it.
Tips:
- To open a new tab or an Incognito tab, or to add widgets to your Home screen, press and hold the Chrome app
- Learn how to make Chrome your default browser.
At the bottom of your home screen, you can find a row of favourite apps.
- On your Android device, go to your Home screen.
- From the bottom of the screen, swipe up.
- In the list, find "Chrome."
- Or, in the search bar, enter
Chrome.
- Or, in the search bar, enter
- Touch and hold, then drag the Chrome app to your favorite dock.
Tip: If the dock is full, you may need to drag an existing app out of the dock.
Related resources
- Sign out of Chrome
- Get your bookmarks, history and other info across devices
- Use Chrome with multiple profiles
- Browse Chrome as a guest
- Choose which Google features you use in Chrome
Once added, tapping the shortcut will open the website directly in Chrome, saving time and making access more convenient.
You can also organize your shortcuts by placing them into folders or moving them around your home screen based on your preferences.
In summary, creating Chrome shortcuts on Android helps you access the browser or your favorite websites quickly, improving your overall browsing experience.
