Chrome for Android finally gets pinned tabs in latest update

Google has finally rolled out support for pinned tabs in Chrome for Android, bringing one of desktop’s most useful features to the mobile app.

The functionality is available in Chrome for Android version 144 and lets users keep important websites pinned to the top of the tab grid for quick access. The feature first surfaced late last year and is now rolling out to users worldwide.

Pinned tabs appear directly within Chrome’s tab grid view. To use it, simply long-press on any tab card and select the new “Pin tab” option, which appears just above the Close tab command. Once pinned, the tab jumps to the front of the grid and stays anchored there.

Google has also replaced the usual close (x) icon on pinned tabs with a pin symbol, reducing the chances of accidentally closing something important. Moreover, pinned tabs can’t be swiped away, either. Below, you can see how the old Chrome for Android tab grid compares to the new pinned tabs layout.

If you scroll down your tab grid, Chrome also displays a docked horizontal bar at the top of the screen that keeps your pinned tabs visible. This strip shows the pinned site’s favicon along with page names, and you can scroll through it smoothly and tap any site to open it instantly.

You’ll have to long-press the pinned tab card again to close it or unpin it.

If you don’t see the option to pin tabs in Chrome yet, make sure you’re running Chrome version 144 or later, as the rollout may still be gradual.