A Complete Guide to Grouping Tabs in Google Chrome on Mobile

If you’re like most mobile users, your Google Chrome tabs can get out of control—quickly. Whether you’re researching, shopping, or just browsing aimlessly, it’s easy to end up with 20+ tabs open and no idea where anything is.

Luckily, Chrome has a built-in feature to help: tab groups.

Here’s everything you need to know about grouping tabs in Google Chrome on your Android or iOS device.

What Are Tab Groups?

Tab groups let you organize multiple related tabs under one label. Instead of seeing a messy row of tabs, you get a clean, collapsible bundle that you can tap to expand or collapse. Think of it like folders for your browser.

Why Use Tab Groups?

• Stay organized: Keep work, personal, or research tabs separate.
• Save time: Jump between groups without losing track.
• Reduce clutter: Fewer tabs showing at once means less mental load.

How to Create Tab Groups in Chrome on Mobile

For Android:

1. Open Chrome and tap the tab switcher icon (usually a square with a number in it).
2. Press and hold a tab, then tap any other tabs you want to group with it.
3. Tap the “Group” option at the top of the screen.
4. A new tab group will appear. You can tap it to view or add more tabs.

For iPhone/iPad:

As of now, iOS versions of Chrome don’t support tab grouping like Android does. However, Google updates its mobile features often, so keep an eye out for future support.

Managing Tab Groups

Once you’ve created a group:

• Open a tab group by tapping it in the tab switcher view.
• Inside a group, tap the “+” to add a new tab.
• To remove a tab, drag it out of the group or close it individually.
• Tap the tab group name (Android only) to rename it if needed.

Pro Tips

• You can still move tabs between groups—just drag and drop them in the tab switcher.
• Long-press a link and choose “Open in new tab in group” to keep things tidy.
• If tab groups ever get glitchy, make sure your Chrome app is updated to the latest version.

Final Thoughts

Tab groups are a simple but powerful way to make Chrome on mobile more manageable. Once you start using them, it’s hard to go back to the old chaos. It takes just a few seconds to create a group, but the organization benefits are huge.

Give it a try next time your tabs get out of hand.

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