Simplify Your Mobile Browsing: How to Hide Suggested Articles in Chrome

Tired of unwanted suggested articles cluttering your Chrome browser on your smartphone? Chrome, while a versatile browser across platforms like Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, has features not universally loved. This guide provides simple steps to declutter your mobile browsing experience by removing the suggested articles section. Enjoy a cleaner, more streamlined interface on your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Benefit: A Cleaner, Faster Browsing Experience

Removing suggested articles not only declutters your screen but can also contribute to a slightly faster browsing experience by reducing the amount of data Chrome needs to load on startup.

Hide Suggested Articles on iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Here's how to disable article suggestions in the Chrome app on your iOS device:

• Open the Chrome app.
• Tap the three horizontal dots at the bottom of the screen.
• Choose "Settings" from the menu.
• Turn off the toggle for "Article Suggestions."
• Tap "Done" in the top right corner to save your changes.

Benefit: Focus on What Matters

Disabling suggested articles allows you to focus on your intended searches and visited websites without distractions.

Turn Off Suggested Articles on Android

Follow these steps to remove suggested articles from Chrome on your Android phone:

• Open the Chrome app.
• In the address bar, type chrome://flags and press Return/Go.
• Type #enable-ntp-remote-suggestions in the search bar.
• Tap the dropdown under "Show Server-Side Suggestions."
• Choose "Disabled."
• Click "Relaunch Now" to restart Chrome.

Understanding Chrome Flags

Chrome Flags are experimental features that Google developers use for testing. While generally stable, remember that flags can sometimes cause unexpected behavior. Disabling the suggested articles flag is usually safe, but be aware of the potential for minor issues.

Benefit: Regain Control of Your Homepage

By disabling suggested articles, you reclaim your Chrome homepage and create a browsing environment tailored to your specific needs.