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If you’re a Google Chrome user, then you should know about a quick new way that you can change your Chrome theme. Recently, Google added a new way to change the look of Chrome so you can easily switch your theme as often as you’d like.
Instead of wading through Settings in Chrome, you can now change your Chrome theme with just a few clicks. In fact, changing your Chrome theme is so easy now, you may want to do it every day!
The New Way to Change Your Chrome Theme
With the latest update to Chrome, Google launched a new way for you to update your theme. You can quickly and easily give Chrome a brand-new look with very little effort.
How to Change Your Chrome Theme Easily
To change your Chrome theme, open a new tab in your Chrome browser on your computer by clicking the plus + sign on the right side of your tab bar. In the bottom right corner of the new tab page should be either a pencil icon or a Customize Chrome button with a pencil icon.
Click the pencil icon or the Customize Chrome button. A sidebar will appear with options for you to customize your Chrome experience.
If you don’t see this sidebar, you may need to update your Chrome browser. Here’s how to do that easily: How to Update the Chrome Browser on Your Computer
Choosing Chrome Colors
You can choose either color schemes or creative themes for your Chrome appearance. If you like a simple, uncluttered Chrome background, you can choose a color scheme with your favorite hues. By choosing a color scheme you can have an uncluttered Chrome appearance in your favorite color.
Chrome offers numerous color options or you can select a custom color. Click on a color circle to see how it looks on your screen.
You can customize your Chrome color scheme by clicking the pencil icon circle in the lower right corner of the sidebar. A color selection window will appear. Slide your cursor around to pick a custom color or use the eye dropper icon to match the color to a color you see on your computer screen.
When you’re done, click the X in the upper left corner of the sidebar to close the sidebar window. Your Chrome appearance will now be in the color you chose.
Choosing a New Chrome Theme
You may not want to keep your Chrome appearance simple. You may instead want to explore the Chrome themes for fun and inspiration.
On the Customize Chrome sidebar, click the Change theme button. You’ll see a list of categories for Chrome themes. You can choose from artistic themes, nature themes, geographic themes, photographic themes, and more.
As of this writing, the categories of Chrome themes offered include:
- Asuab & Pacific Islander Artists
- Native American Artists
- LGBTQ Artists
- Latin American Artists Collection
- Black Artists Collection
- Landscapes
- Textures
- Life
- Earth
- Art
- Cityscapes
- Geometric shapes
- Seascapes
Click on a theme to see how it looks on your computer. Keep clicking until you find a theme you want to use.
Then click the X at the top right corner of the sidebar to close the sidebar and begin enjoying your new theme.
Changing Your Chrome Theme Daily
Want a new Chrome appearance every day? You can automatically change your Chrome theme daily.
When you choose a new Chrome theme in the sidebar, look for the Refresh daily option at the top of the theme choices. Slide the toggle switch to On. Close the sidebar.
You’ll be greeted with a new Chrome theme every day!
Your Thoughts
Do you like the new easy way to change your Chrome theme? Which Chrome theme are you using? Are you changing your Chrome theme daily?
Share your thoughts in the Comments section below!
on praes says
The new quick way to change Chrome themes is a fantastic addition by Google! It’s great to see that they are constantly improving the user experience and making customization easier. Now, instead of navigating through settings, we can change Chrome themes with just a few clicks. The option to choose from various color schemes or explore different themes adds a fun and personalized touch to our browsing experience. I particularly love the feature that allows us to automatically change the theme daily. It keeps things fresh and adds a touch of excitement every time we open a new tab. Thank you, Google, for making Chrome even more customizable and enjoyable!
Carolyn Nicander Mohr says
Yes, this is a handy way to change the appearance of Google quickly. With each new tab. you can be greeted with a theme you have chosen. I hope you enjoy this new feature from Google!