by Raven T.
Google Chrome is one of the leading browsers used for surfing the internet. It has accumulated an outstanding figure of users since its design. We can attribute this to its unsophisticated and quantity of features. Google Chrome has many hidden functions in its settings , especially flags that can enable or assist the needs of users who crave for more. Chrome flags not only improve performance, but they also amplify current captions to the chrome browser.
Chrome flags , as they may sound new to you, are testing features that Google is operating on, but are available for trial by users. You can click this link About Google flags to understand more about these Google Flags.
As stated above, Chrome Flags are features under testing, but available from the public. But you can activate them through the guides below.
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Contents
The table below gives the summary of features and functions of the listed Google Chrome Flags below.
Google Chrome Flags | Functions/Features |
Quieter Notification | Blocks/obstruct all unwanted ads and notifications. |
Faster Download Speeds | Cracks down large files for easy and fast download. |
Password import | Help in the importation of passwords from other browsers. |
Smooth Scrolling | It increases scrolling experience when surfing the Internet. |
Hover cards | It helps in steering easily through the browser tabs |
Tab Group | It is used to arrange tabs into unique sections. |
Extension Toolbar Menu | It helps in the movement of work into a single toolbar menu to avoid clustered work. |
Global media control | Easy access to media content |
Focus Mode | Helps in the separation of tabs in different windows |
Password Leak Detection | It helps to secure passwords saved on the browser. |
Enable Reader Mode | It helps to remove ads and initiate reading mode. |
Dark Mode | An attractive feature designed to ease the sight when browsing at night. |
Ephemeral preview | It helps to catch a glimpse of information in a web link before clicking |
Pull to Refresh Gesture | Help to refresh the web page |
Direct Actions | It helps you to give voice instructions to Google. |
Explore Websites | It helps to remove news feed content |
Threat Risky Downloads | Prevent your device from downloading hazardous files. |
Google Lens | To search reverse image |
Show Full URL | Helps to reveal the full site link when browsing |
The process of activating Google Chrome flags is the same for flags of other domains, be it on windows or android. We have come up with simple steps to initiate them.
Below are the steps and processes on how to activate the Chrome flags on your devices either on Androids or Windows;
· Lunch the Chrome Browser on your Android smartphone or personal computer (PC) Windows.
· In the address space type chrome://flags and press Enter .
· Use the search box to browse the flags you desire.
· After locating your desired flag, all you need to do is change from default to enable.
· It will ask you to restart the browser .
· Tap the relaunch button to restart the browser.
· As you relaunch the browser, your desired flag(s) will activate itself
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Here is the list of 19 Google Chrome flags for Android and Windows:
With how ads and notifications have evolved into a disturbance on Google Chrome. Almost every website pops-up notification authorization box to enable continuous notifications. But, with the Quieter Notification flag switched on, the pop-up box gets removed.
How to activate Quiter Notification
· Open chrome://flags
· Enable the "Quieter notification permission" flag , and you're safe to browse without any disturbance.
Features:
· It empowers an extensive accelerated download speed, compared to the default or native browser.
· The software accepts the help of the Parallel Downloading technique to carry out this function.
· It breaks down huge files into several assemblages of smaller files. It then downloads the pieces files and incorporates them into a single file after downloads.
How to Activate
· Search for "parallel downloading" and enable it.
Google Chrome has eventually proposed the alternative to exporting passwords . For example, if you are shifting to this prominent browser from one of its competitions, and you need to import your password. All you need to do is enable the password Import flag after downloading this browser.
Feature
· Helps to import passwords from other browsers
How to Activate
· Go to settings and then Password .
· Click the 3 dots icon that is next to 'saved passwords' to discover the 'Import' option .
You can check this YouTube video on How to import and Export Passwords in Google Chrome:
Features:
· This Chrome flag helps to enhance the scrolling adventure , both on desktop and mobile.
· It decreases the garbage and junk you notice while scrolling through website pages.
How to Activate
· Enable it from the Chrome Flags page.
Hover Cards is a recent and refined method to recognize and steer through browser tabs. It's useful when you are handling bunches of Chrome tabs.
Features:
· Helps to handle many tabs
· If you allow this feature, then a preview portrait of the tab will show up in the shape of the hovercard .
TG is a Google chrome feature for users who are tab accumulators .
Feature:
· It allows you to arrange tabs into unique factions. For instance, you can arrange a faction of tabs in a familiar color for you to stride to that specific group of tabs.
· You can select the colors found on the quality of the assignments.
The Extension Toolbar Menu was on the Settings menu. But it is now located close to the address bar. Chrome becomes clustered with many extensions that are in use, which makes navigation difficult. With Extension Toolbar Menu, you can overcome this challenge when using Chrome.
Features:
· It allows you to move into a single toolbar menu.
· It makes the extensions on the address bar appear neat and more productive.
· It has authorization influences as well.
Features
· It makes it easy to access the media control on Google chrome.
· It allows you to pause, play and select music tracks from a particular location.
· After allowing this flag, you will locate the media menu in the top-right corner of your desktop.
Focus Mode is another Google Chrome flag that allows you to manipulate tabs
Features:
· It separate a tab in a different window.
How to Activate
· Right-click on the tab and choose "Focus".
PLD is also a valuable flag that you must allow on your Android device. Whenever you enter a password on your smartphone, Google Chrome will notify you if your password is not secured.
Features:
· It help to secure your password
· It help you protect your data on the internet.
How to Activate.
· Locate "password leak detection" and enable it.
The reader mode feature on chrome is not as excellent when compared to other browsers. But, there is a private flag on chrome that allows you to enable Reader mode.
Features:
· It help to switch to Reader Mode
· The reader mode also helps in removing ads .
Chrome finally obtained the dark mode feature. You can now activate dark mode for pages.
Features
· Browse in dark mode
· It is a very attractive feature especially when activated at night
How to Activate
· You can effortlessly activate by searching dark mode and enable it.
It can be very difficult to understand the significance of a web link whenever we come across one. Because there are many articles that are like click-bait with attention-grabbing titles. But in a real sense, they are way off the content which might not be useful for you.
The ephemeral Preview Tab in an Overlay Panel flag can help you to preview web links even before opening it.
Features:
· Preview hyperlinks before opening
· If you want, you may enlarge it and if it is of no usefulness, you can tap on the close icon to remove it.
· It will have no effect on your existing website.
· It saves data.
Feature:
· This feature enables you to refresh the webpage on your PC, by swiping down on the trackpad.
This feature is for users who have the updated Google Assistant . It is available for users in the United States and other Asian countries like Japan, China and many more.
Features:
· The Direct Actions allows you to manage explicit instructions from Google Assistant.
· You will be eligible to control Chrome with many voice instructions .
How to Activate
· Search for the "Direct actions" flag and enable it on your Chrome.
Lately, Google has been excessive with content recommendations on Chrome. And it has been a disappointing experience. Before, you could deactivate the news content feed on the new tab page, but the flag is no longer working. However, the top site menu can still go off your homepage by doing a simple search for Explore websites and deactivate the flag . And the top-sites box will disappear.
Features:
· Prevent recommendation of contents in your browser
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This flag assists in blocking downloads that pop-up from risky pages or web sources.
Features
· It prevent downloading of unauthorized apps or files
· It is useful for newbies on the internet and web browsers.
· It helps to prevent downloads of applications or files that can pose a threat to their PC or mobile device.
Feature:
· It allows you to search for Reserve images while browsing.
How to Activate
· Type Lens in the flag box and enable it.
URL does not fully display itself in chrome. This new testing flag in Chrome helps reveal the full URL.
Feature:
· It display URL in full
How to Activate
· You can enable the flag by searching the Context menu show full URLs in the flag search box
The above listed Google chrome flags are some of the decent flags to use for expanding the function of the Chrome browser on Windows and Android. Some of these flags can expand your browsing experience. Although, it can be a risk to try out any of the flags without knowing its functions. Doing this can result in you not being able to browse smoothly and can even lead to loss of data.
You can reset the flags back to default if anything goes wrong with your browser.
About Raven T.
Reven T. is a highly influential fashion blogger known for their impeccable style, insightful fashion tips, and captivating content. With a passion for all things fashion, Reven has established themselves as a prominent figure in the industry, gaining a substantial following on various social media platforms.
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