Move Chrome Address Bar to Bottom on Android

This guide shows you how to move the Chrome address bar from the top of your screen to the bottom on Android. This is a built-in feature in recent versions of Chrome, so you don’t need any extra apps or root access. The change takes effect immediately and can be reversed anytime.

What You’ll Need

An Android phone or tablet with Chrome installed.
Chrome version 90 or newer (check by going to Chrome menu â†’ Settings â†’ About Chrome).

Step-by-Step

Open Chrome. Tap the Chrome icon on your home screen or app drawer.
Access the address bar. Tap the address bar at the top of the screen so the keyboard appears and you’re in typing mode.
Long-press the address bar. Press and hold your finger on the address bar (don’t type anything) until a menu pops up. This usually takes about one second.
Look for the “Move address bar to bottom” option. In the menu that appears, you should see an option that says “Move address bar to bottom” (or “Move address bar to top” if it’s already at the bottom). Tap it.
Confirm the change. The address bar will instantly jump to the bottom of the screen, just above the keyboard or the gesture bar. No confirmation dialog appearsâ€”it’s immediate.
Test it. Type a search or a URL and press Enter. The address bar stays at the bottom while you browse.

Common Mistakes

Not long-pressing: A simple tap just focuses the address bar. You must press and hold until the context menu appears.
Using an outdated Chrome version: The option only exists in Chrome 90 and later. If you don’t see it, update Chrome from the Play Store.
Looking in Settings: There is no toggle in Chrome’s Settings menu for this. It’s only accessible via the long-press menu on the address bar itself.
Confusing with other browsers: Firefox and some other browsers have a different method. This guide is specific to Chrome on Android.

Tips

If you’re using a phone with a gesture navigation bar, the address bar will sit just above it, making it easy to reach with your thumb.
You can switch back to the top anytime by long-pressing the address bar again and choosing “Move address bar to top.”
This setting is per-profile and per-device. If you have multiple Chrome profiles, you’ll need to repeat the steps for each one.
On tablets, the option may not appear because Chrome keeps the address bar at the top for larger screens. Some tablets with small screens might still show it.
If you use Chrome’s “New Tab” page, the address bar will be at the bottom there too, so the change is consistent.

Troubleshooting

The option doesn’t appear when I long-press.
First, make sure you’re running Chrome 90 or later. Go to Settings â†’ About Chrome to check the version. If it’s older, update via the Play Store. Also, try long-pressing directly on the text area of the address bar (not the edge or the lock icon). If you’re on a tablet, it might not be supported.

The address bar moves back to the top after restarting Chrome.
This can happen if you have a third-party launcher or a battery saver app that resets Chrome’s UI preferences. Try clearing Chrome’s cache (Settings â†’ Apps â†’ Chrome â†’ Storage â†’ Clear Cache) and then redoing the move. If it persists, check if any “app optimizer” is killing background processes.

I see “Move address bar to top” but I want it at the bottom.
That means it’s already at the bottom. You’re all set. If you want it at the top, tap that option.

The long-press menu is different from what I see in screenshots.
Chrome’s UI changes slightly between versions. Look for any option that mentions “address bar” or “toolbar.” In some versions, it might say “Move toolbar to bottom.” The functionality is the same.

It worked, but now the keyboard covers the address bar when typing.
That’s normal. The address bar sits just above the keyboard. If you want it to stay visible, you can resize the keyboard or use a smaller keyboard height in your keyboard settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this work in Chrome Beta or Chrome Dev?
A: Yes, the feature is available in all Chrome channels (Stable, Beta, Dev, Canary) as long as the version is 90 or newer. The option might be in a slightly different place in Dev/Canary, but long-pressing the address bar should show it.

Q: Will this affect my bookmarks or history?
A: No. Moving the address bar only changes its position. Your bookmarks, history, passwords, and other data remain untouched.

Q: Can I move it back to the top without long-pressing?
A: No, the long-press is the only way. There’s no setting in Chrome’s menu or system settings to toggle it.

Q: Why doesn’t my Samsung or Xiaomi phone show the option?
A: The option is part of Chrome, not the phone’s firmware. If it’s missing, update Chrome. Some manufacturers’ custom Android skins might interfereâ€”try clearing Chrome’s data (Settings â†’ Apps â†’ Chrome â†’ Storage â†’ Clear Data) but note that this will sign you out and reset some settings.

Q: Does this work in Chrome on iOS?
A: No. This guide is for Android. On iOS, Safari has a bottom address bar option, but Chrome for iOS does not have this feature.

Q: I moved it to the bottom, but it’s not staying there for incognito tabs.
A: The setting applies to all tabs, including incognito. If it’s not staying, try closing all incognito tabs and reopening them. If the issue persists, restart Chrome completely.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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