Turn Off 'Articles For You' in Chrome's New Tab: A Quick Guide

Are you finding the 'Articles for you' (also known as suggested articles) section on Chrome's new tab page distracting? Do you want a cleaner, more focused browsing experience? Disabling this feature is easier than you think. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to turn it off and reclaim your new tab page.

Why Disable 'Articles For You'?

• Reduced Distraction: Focus on your intended tasks, rather than getting sidetracked by suggested content.
• Faster Loading: Removing the article suggestions can slightly improve the loading speed of new tabs.
• Personalized Experience: Customize your new tab page to display only the information you find useful.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Disable Suggested Articles

Disabling the 'Articles for you' feature involves accessing Chrome's flags, which are experimental settings that allow you to customize your browser's behavior.

1. Open Chrome and Navigate to Flags: In your Google Chrome search bar, type or paste the following URL:

   chrome://flags/#enable-ntp-remote-suggestions

2. Locate the 'NTP Remote Suggestions' Flag: You should be directed to a page with the 'NTP Remote Suggestions' flag highlighted. This flag controls the display of suggested articles on the new tab page.

3. Disable the Flag: Use the dropdown menu next to the flag (it likely says 'Default' or 'Enabled'). Select 'Disabled' from the options.

4. Relaunch Chrome: At the bottom of the screen, you'll see a prompt to relaunch Chrome. Click the 'Relaunch' button. This will restart your browser and apply the changes.

After relaunching, open a new tab. The 'Articles for you' section should now be gone, leaving you with a cleaner, more streamlined new tab page. You've successfully disabled Chrome's suggested articles!

Alternative Methods & Troubleshooting

While the above method is the most direct, Chrome's interface sometimes changes with updates. If you can't find the exact flag, try searching for "NTP Suggestions" within the chrome://flags page using the search bar at the top.

If you want to re-enable the feature later, simply return to the same flag and set it back to 'Default' or 'Enabled'. Always remember to relaunch Chrome after making any changes in the flags section.

By following these simple steps, you can customize your Chrome browsing experience and eliminate distractions, leading to greater productivity and a more enjoyable online journey.