Short answer: tap the three-dot menu in Chrome on iPhone, choose Recent Tabs, then tap the page under “Recently Closed” to reopen it exactly as it was. If it’s not there, check your Browsing History instead.
Applies to: Google Chrome on iPhone and iPad (iOS). No specific Chrome version is required.
Last verified: August 6, 2026.
How do you reopen a recently closed tab in Chrome on iPhone?
- Open Chrome on your iPhone.
- Tap the three-dot menu at the bottom right of the screen.
- Tap Recent Tabs from the menu.
- Under the “Recently Closed” section, tap the page you want to reopen.
The tab reopens exactly as it was before you closed it.
What if the tab isn’t under “Recently Closed”?
Chrome only keeps a short list of recently closed tabs, so an older tab may have already dropped off it. If you can’t find it under “Recently Closed,” check your Browsing History instead: go to Menu > History and scroll to find the page.
FAQ
How many recently closed tabs does Chrome remember?
Chrome keeps a short rolling list rather than an unlimited history. Once you close more tabs than it holds, the oldest ones drop off the “Recently Closed” list and only remain in your full Browsing History.
Does this work in Incognito mode?
No. Chrome does not keep a “Recently Closed” record or history for Incognito tabs, so a closed Incognito tab cannot be reopened this way once it’s gone.
Can I reopen a tab that was closed on a different device?
If you’re signed into the same Google account and have sync turned on, tabs closed on your computer or Android device can also show up under Recent Tabs on your iPhone, grouped by device.
