You can reset your browser settings in Google Chrome to fix issues or return everything to its original state.
To reset Chrome on a computer, open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Then go to Settings.
Scroll down and click Reset settings. Next, select Restore settings to their original defaults.
A confirmation window will appear explaining what will be reset. Click Reset settings to proceed.
This action will reset your homepage, startup pages, search engine, pinned tabs, and disabled extensions. It will also clear temporary data like cookies.
However, Chrome will not delete your bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
If you are signed in, your settings may sync again from your Google Account after the reset, unless you adjust sync settings.
On Android and iPhone/iPad, Chrome does not have a direct “reset” option. Instead, you can clear app data (Android) or reinstall the app (iOS) to achieve a similar effect.
In summary, resetting Chrome restores default settings, disables extensions, and clears temporary data, helping resolve problems while keeping important personal data intact.
You can restore your browser settings in Chrome at any time. You might need to do this if apps or extensions that you installed changed your settings without your knowledge. Your saved bookmarks and passwords won't be deleted or changed.
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, select More
Settings.
- Select Reset settings
These steps won't provide a full reset. For example, some settings like fonts or accessibility won't be deleted. To create a new user profile, add a new user in Chrome.
What changes when you restore your settings
On your Chrome profile, the following settings will change to the default on all devices where you're signed in:
- Default search engine: In some countries, Google Search is Chrome's default search engine. In others, you may be asked to choose your default search engine. Learn how to set your default search engine.
- Homepage and tabs: Learn how to set your Chrome homepage and set default startup tabs.
- The new tab page: Learn how to set the page that a new tab opens to.
- Tabs that you have pinned: Learn how to pin tabs.
- Content settings: Like letting a site show you pop-ups or use your microphone. Learn how to change your content settings.
- Cookies and site data: Like items in an online shopping basket. Learn how to manage cookies and site data.
- Extensions and themes: Learn more about extensions and themes.
Troubleshoot reset problems
If the settings menu doesn't open or isn't there, Chrome might have a problem. To fix, uninstall Chrome then download Chrome again from google.com/chrome and reinstall it.
If you're still having problems, you might have a program installed that is changing your Google Chrome settings. Learn more about programs that cause unwanted settings changes.
Sometimes, programs that you install can change your Chrome settings without you knowing. For your safety, the browser checks if your settings have been changed every time you launch Chrome. If Chrome notices that something’s not right in your settings, it will automatically go back to the original settings.
Settings that might automatically get reset:
- Default search engine
- Homepage
- Start-up pages
- Pinned tabs
- Extensions
Learn more about automatically reset settings changed by unwanted programs.
