Google is celebrating 15 years of Chrome since it was first introduced to the world in 2008, and on this momentous occasion for the browser, it is getting a redesign that will freshen it up for users. Chrome is getting the iconic Google Material You themes where users may customize their browsers to match their preferred colors and look to complete the experience.
Since it was released 15 years ago, Chrome has taken the internet world by storm, rising to the top charts as the top used and most popular browser in the world.
Google Chrome is Getting a Redesign
Google's latest blog post via The Keyword has shared that Chrome is getting a redesign, with the company offering a fresh new look for the web browser as part of its 15 years in the industry. The Mountain View giant is leveraging its Material You themes to arrive on Chrome soon, with the company promising a wide range of customization features to personalize the experience.
Alongside this, Google is offering the chance to distinguish different profiles that have its set theme, to better categorize each setup. Moreover, Google claims that Chrome will feature a more easier experience as it offers a comprehensive menu to access Chrome Extensions, Google Translate, Google Password Manager, and more.
Chrome at 15: Still at the Top
Fifteen years after Google made Chrome available for all, the browser remains at the top and is still the top choice by different users on various platforms as their browser.
Google said that September is the month of Chrome, with the refreshed look and new features coming in a few weeks, with version 117 releasing its stable build next week.
Google Chrome
This 2023, Google has already put in massive developments for Chrome that change the way it handles data and delivers the browsing experience for users. One of the most important features to have arrived on the browser is the Privacy Sandbox, which went live on Chrome's version 114, a feature that shuns cookies from websites that helps enhance security.
One of the most celebrated news from Google was the UI update from August, as the company revealed that the download bar at the bottom is disappearing and will move to a new location. It was previously raised by users and fans that the download bar below disrupts the experience, with Google taking it to the address bar's right-hand side, hidden on its dedicated tray.
Over the years, Google met significant competition from the likes of Apple, Microsoft, Mozilla, Opera, and more, but it has held its position at the top and showed its superiority. Now, it celebrates 15 years since it was first introduced by Google, also bringing with it a new look that will give users the chance to personalize and stylize their browsing on the platform, coming soon for all.
