To remove “Ask Google about this page” from Chrome’s right-click menu, go to Chrome Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings, and turn off the “Page content” / “Ask Google about this page” permission. If you don’t see a direct toggle, you can also disable it via Chrome flags, or test with a fresh profile to confirm it’s tied to your account — all three methods are below, along with why the setting sometimes resets itself after a Chrome update.
What Is “Ask Google About This Page”?
“Ask Google about this page” is an AI-powered shortcut built into Chrome’s right-click menu. When you select it, Chrome sends the current page to Google’s AI, which gives you a quick summary or lets you ask questions about what you’re reading — without leaving the page. It’s part of Chrome’s broader push to build AI features directly into the browser.
If you prefer a clean context menu, you can remove or disable this option. This guide will show you how.
Method 1: Turn Off the Feature from Chrome Settings
- Open Google Chrome.
- In the top-right corner, click the three-dot menu.
- Select Settings.
- In the left panel, click Search and Assistant (this option may appear only if the feature is enabled for your profile).
- Find the setting for “Ask Google about this page” or “Google AI features”.
- Toggle it off.
This will remove the option from the right-click menu.
Method 2: Use Chrome Flags (Experimental Settings)
Sometimes, Google rolls out features gradually. If you don’t see a direct toggle in settings, you can disable it through Chrome’s experimental flags.
- In Chrome, type this in the address bar:
chrome://flags - Press Enter.
- In the search box, type “Ask Google about this page”.
- If the flag appears, set it to Disabled.
- Restart Chrome.
This will stop the option from appearing.
Method 3: Use a Clean Profile
If you still see the option, it might be tied to your synced profile. You can test with a fresh Chrome profile:
- Click your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Select Add to create a new profile.
- Open the new profile and right-click on a page.
- If the option is gone, the feature was tied to your main profile.
You can choose to use the new profile or wait for Google to roll out a stable toggle for the feature.
Why Does It Keep Coming Back?
Several users report that this setting resets after a Chrome update. “Ask Google about this page” is tied to Chrome’s on-device AI rollout, and new releases sometimes re-enable AI features for a percentage of users as part of a staged rollout, independent of what you set previously. If the option reappears after updating Chrome, that’s likely what happened — repeat Method 1 above and it should stick until the next major version bump.
Is “Ask Google About This Page” Sending My Data to Google?
When you actively click “Ask Google about this page,” Chrome sends that specific page’s content to Google’s servers to generate the summary or answer — the same way any AI assistant needs to read text before it can talk about it. This does not happen passively in the background; nothing is sent unless you click the option. If you never use the feature, disabling it (Methods 1–2 above) simply removes the option from view — it doesn’t change anything about your existing browsing data.
Summary
The “Ask Google about this page” option is part of Chrome’s push to integrate AI into browsing. Some users may like it, but others may prefer a simpler experience. Using the methods above, you can remove it and keep your context menu uncluttered.
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