How to Remove the Google Logo from Your Chrome Homepage

You can remove or hide the Google logo from your Chrome homepage and new tab page. This guide shows you several methods to customize your browsing interface.

Method 1: Use Chrome’s Built-in New Tab Page Options

Chrome offers limited customization for the new tab page through its settings.

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu in the top right corner
2. Select Settings
3. Click Appearance in the left sidebar
4. Find the Show home button option
5. Toggle it off to remove the home button
6. Scroll down to New Tab Page section
7. Select Custom under shortcuts
8. Remove any Google-related shortcuts you don’t want

This method has limited impact on the Google logo itself but reduces Google branding on your homepage.

Method 2: Install a Custom New Tab Extension

Browser extensions give you complete control over your new tab page appearance.

Popular Extensions to Try

Momentum – Replaces the new tab page with beautiful photos and productivity tools New Tab Redirect – Redirects new tabs to any webpage you choose Speed Dial 2 – Creates a custom homepage with your favorite sites

Installing an Extension

1. Open the Chrome Web Store
2. Search for your preferred new tab extension
3. Click Add to Chrome
4. Click Add extension when prompted
5. Open a new tab to see your customized homepage

Method 3: Set a Custom Homepage

You can bypass Google entirely by setting a different homepage.

1. Open Chrome Settings
2. Click On startup in the left sidebar
3. Select Open a specific page or set of pages
4. Click Add a new page
5. Enter your preferred homepage URL (like about:blank for a blank page)
6. Click Add
7. Remove any existing Google URLs from the list

Method 4: Create a Blank Homepage

For the most minimal experience, set up a completely blank homepage.

1. Open Chrome Settings
2. Go to Appearance
3. Turn on Show home button
4. Select Enter custom web address
5. Type about:blank in the field
6. Go to On startup
7. Select Open a specific page or set of pages
8. Add about:blank as your startup page

Method 5: Use Bookmarks Bar Instead

Replace the Google-heavy new tab page with your bookmarks bar.

1. Press Ctrl+Shift+B (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+B (Mac)
2. This shows your bookmarks bar permanently
3. Add your most-used sites to the bookmarks bar
4. Set about:blank as your homepage
5. Use bookmarks instead of the Google search page

Summary

Removing the Google logo creates a cleaner browsing experience. Extensions offer the most flexibility for customization. Experiment with different methods to find what works best for your workflow.

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