Android

Chrome update puts URL bar where your thumbs actually are

Wave goodbye to awkward thumb stretches! Chrome for Android is embracing the future with a bottom address bar, making navigation a breeze on larger screens.

by
Kevin Raposo
June 25, 2025

Mobile browser screens with example.com open.

Image: Google

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After what feels like an eternity of reaching for the sky every time you want to type a URL, Google has finally seen the light.

Chrome for Android users can now move that pesky address bar to the bottom of the screen where it belongs. Welcome to 2025, Google. iOS users have been living this dream since 2023.

The Thumb-Friendly Revolution Is Here

This is huge for anyone who’s ever performed hand gymnastics trying to reach the top of their 6.7-inch smartphone screen.

Google’s Nick Kim Sexton dropped the news in a blog post, but also notes that “depending on the size of your hand and your device, one address bar position may feel more comfortable than the other.”

iPhone address bar demo with move option — Image: Google

How to Move Your URL to the Bottom of Your Screen on Android

Ready to embrace the future? Here’s how to get your address bar where it belongs:

Long-press the address bar
Select the option to move it down
Alternatively, dive into Chrome’s settings if you’re feeling fancy

And if you prefer, you can move it back to the top. We won’t judge (too much).

The update is rolling out gradually to Android users worldwide. The change affects the address bar and brings the tab switcher and overflow menu along for the ride.

Why This Actually Matters

This isn’t just about comfort – it’s about accessibility and evolving smartphone usage.

Bottom-mounted controls make ergonomic sense with phones getting bigger faster than hands and evolving (shocking, I know).

Safari users on iOS have been enjoying this setup since iOS 15, and it’s about time Android users got the same love.

What do you think about Chrome’s new bottom address bar—game-changer or just catching up? Drop your thoughts in the comments below, or join the conversation on Facebook or Twitter!