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How to Move Chrome Address Bar to Bottom in iPhone?

Having the address bar in top position of the browser app can easily annoy you as every time you need to reach the top for typing a webpage address. Apple makes it easier by allowing you to switch the address bar position to top or bottom in iPhone. However, this works only in Safari and not in other browser apps like Google Chrome. After trying this as an experimental feature for long time, finally, Google also allows you to move Chrome address bar to bottom or top in iPhone app.

Moving Address Bar to Bottom

Make sure you have updated the Chrome app on your iPhone to the latest version and try one of the following methods. By default, Chrome iPhone app shows the address bar in top position.

Default Top Address Bar in Chrome iPhone
Default Top Address Bar in Chrome iPhone

1. Switch Position from Address Bar

  • Launch Chrome and open any website.
  • Tap and hold on the address bar to view additional menu items.
  • Select “Move Address Bar To Bottom” option to shift the position to bottom.
Long Press on Top Address Bar
Long Press on Top Address Bar
  • If you want to change it to top, again tap and hold on the address bar.
  • Now, select “Move Address Bar To Top” option.
Move Address Bar Back to Top
Move Address Bar Back to Top

2. Switch from Chrome Settings

If you have difficulties in long pressing on the address bar, then you can use the app’s settings instead.

  • Open Chrome app and tap the three dots icon showing in bottom right corner.
Tap More Options
Tap More Options
  • Tap on “Settings” button showing on the top row to open app’s settings page.
Open Chrome App Settings
Open Chrome App Settings
  • Select the “Address Bar” option which should be using “Top” by default.
Chrome Address Bar Settings
Chrome Address Bar Settings
  • You will see “Top” and “Bottom” options and select “Bottom”.
  • Finally, tap the “Done” link showing on top right corner of the screen.
Select Bottom Position
Select Bottom Position
  • Now, you will see the address bar position is moved to bottom.
Chrome Bottom Address Bar
Chrome Bottom Address Bar

Anytime, you can follow the same steps and move the address bar position back to top.  

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