You can test experimental features in Google Chrome by using Chrome Flags, which are advanced settings designed for testing new or unfinished features.
To access these features, open Chrome and type chrome://flags in the address bar, then press Enter. This will open the Chrome Flags page.
On this page, you will see a list of experimental features. You can use the search bar at the top to find a specific feature by name.
To enable a feature, click the dropdown menu next to it and select Enabled. After making changes, click the Relaunch button at the bottom of the screen to restart Chrome and apply the changes.
If you want to disable a feature, return to the same page, find the feature, and set it back to Default or Disabled, then relaunch Chrome again.
Keep in mind that experimental features are not fully tested. They may cause bugs, crashes, or unexpected behavior. Therefore, only enable features you understand and use cautiously.
If something goes wrong, you can reset all flags by clicking Reset all at the top of the flags page. This will restore Chrome to its default settings.
You can test features before they’re added to Chrome and give feedback.
Turn features on or off
To use experimental features, download Chrome Beta.
- Open Chrome.
- Next to the address bar, select Experiments
.
- Next to the feature’s name and description, select the down arrow
Enabled.
- Restart your browser.
Give feedback on features
If you test any features, you can give feedback about:
- Your experience with the feature
- Issues or problems
- Suggested improvements
To give feedback:
- Open Chrome.
- Next to the address bar, select Experiments
- Next to the feature's name and description, select Send feedback.
To send general feedback about Chrome, learn more about how to report an issue or send feedback in Chrome.
Related resources
In summary, Chrome Flags allow you to explore and test new features before they are officially released, but they should be used carefully due to potential instability.
