The Google logo that appears when you open a new tab in Google Chrome can’t be removed from the browser itself. But you can replace the new tab page where it shows up, and it only takes a minute.
Here are three ways to do it.
Before You Start
Applies to: Google Chrome on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook. Not version specific. Difficulty: easy. No sign in or account change is needed.
Replace the New Tab Page with an Extension
This is the easiest fix. Extensions swap out the entire new tab page, including the Google logo, with something you choose.
- Open Google Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store (chrome.google.com/webstore)
- Search for Momentum, New Tab Redirect, or Speed Dial 2
- Click Add to Chrome next to the one you want
- Click Add extension to confirm
- Open a new tab and the Google logo is gone
Momentum is the most popular option. It shows a daily photo, a focus goal, and a simple clock with no Google branding at all.
Set a Blank New Tab Page
If you want a completely empty tab with nothing on it, skip the extensions and do this instead.
- Click the three-dot menu in the top right of Google Chrome
- Select Settings
- Click On startup in the left sidebar
- Choose Open a specific page or set of pages
- Click Add a new page
- Type about:blank and click Add
New tabs will open to a plain white page with no logo, no search bar, and nothing else.
Can You Change the Google Logo to Something Else?
Not directly. Google Chrome does not let you swap the logo for a custom image. Your only options are to replace the whole new tab page with an extension or use the blank page method above.
Extensions like Tabliss and Infinity New Tab let you set your own background image and remove all Google branding from the new tab page.
Good to Know
- These changes only affect the new tab page. The Google Chrome icon on your taskbar or dock stays the same.
- Extensions that replace the new tab page may ask for permission to read your browsing history. Read the reviews before installing anything unfamiliar.
- The about:blank method works on all platforms including Chromebook.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide the Google logo without installing an extension?
Yes. Set Chrome to open a specific page and enter about:blank, as shown above. New tabs then open to a plain page with no logo and no search bar.
Does removing the logo turn off Google Search in Chrome?
The blank page and most new tab extensions remove the search box along with the logo. If you still want a search box, pick an extension like Momentum that includes one.
Will this change the Chrome icon on my taskbar?
No. These steps only change the new tab page. The Google Chrome icon on your taskbar or dock stays the same.
You can’t remove the Google logo from Google Chrome, but you can replace the new tab page in a couple of minutes and get a much cleaner browsing experience.
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