Google continues refining Chrome on Android, and Chrome 150 introduces one of the biggest menu redesigns in recent releases. The latest update focuses on making frequently used actions easier to access while simplifying the browser’s interface.
The refreshed overflow menu adds a dedicated Back button, removes the long-standing Info button, introduces a brand-new Site controls section, rearranges key shortcuts like Bookmarks and Downloads, and renames the familiar Add to Home screen option.
These changes may seem subtle at first glance, but together they significantly improve navigation and usability across Android devices.
Dedicated Back Button Arrives in Chrome’s Menu
One of the most noticeable additions in Chrome 150 is a dedicated Back button inside the overflow menu.
Previously, users relied almost entirely on Android’s gesture navigation or the device’s physical/software back button. By adding Back directly into the browser menu, Google offers another convenient way to navigate, particularly useful on large-screen phones, foldables, and tablets where reaching navigation gestures may be less comfortable.
The addition also makes Chrome’s interface more consistent with other Google applications that provide multiple navigation methods.
Info Button Removed
Chrome has also removed the familiar Info (“i”) button, which previously provided quick access to page information, permissions, and security details.
Instead of occupying its own shortcut, these options are now better organized under a new section called Site controls, reducing visual clutter while keeping important settings accessible.
New “Site Controls” Section
Another important addition is Site controls, which consolidates several website-specific settings into one location.
Depending on the website, users can quickly manage permissions such as:
- Camera access
- Microphone permissions
- Notifications
- Location access
- Cookies and privacy settings
- Other site-specific controls
This makes adjusting permissions much faster without digging through Chrome’s deeper settings menus.
Bookmark and Download Icons Get a New Position
Chrome 150 also tweaks the layout by relocating the Bookmark and Download shortcuts.
While functionality remains unchanged, the new placement makes these commonly used actions easier to reach and creates a cleaner visual hierarchy within the menu.
Small interface refinements like these can noticeably improve day-to-day browsing efficiency.
“Add to Home Screen” Gets a New Name
Google has also renamed the long-standing Add to Home screen option.
The feature now appears as:
Install and create shortcut
The new wording better reflects Chrome’s current behavior.
- Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) can be installed like native applications.
- Regular websites continue creating traditional home screen shortcuts.
The updated label helps users understand exactly what will happen depending on the website they’re visiting.
Part of Google’s Ongoing Chrome UI Improvements
Chrome’s Android interface has seen continuous refinement over the past several releases. Google has been modernizing menus, improving accessibility, simplifying navigation, and making browser features easier to discover.
The Chrome 150 menu redesign follows this trend by:
- Reducing interface clutter
- Improving navigation
- Consolidating website permissions
- Making installation options clearer
- Optimizing frequently used actions
While none of these changes introduce major new browsing capabilities, they collectively deliver a smoother and more intuitive user experience.
Rollout
The redesigned menu is appearing with Chrome 150 for Android and should become available to users as the latest stable release rolls out across supported Android devices. As with many Chrome updates, availability may vary depending on device and rollout stage.
Final Thoughts
Chrome 150’s refreshed Android menu is another example of Google focusing on usability rather than flashy features. The addition of a dedicated Back button, the new Site Controls hub, reorganized shortcuts, and the clearer Install and create shortcut option all make everyday browsing more convenient.
These quality-of-life improvements may appear minor individually, but together they create a cleaner, faster, and more user-friendly Chrome experience on Android.
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