How To Add Customize Button on Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I'm going to teach you how to add a customize button on Google Chrome to enable personalization features. This step-by-step guide will help you get the most out of your browsing experience by allowing you to personalize Chrome's appearance to better suit your preferences. Making sure your Chrome browser looks and functions the way you like is essential for a comfortable and efficient browsing experience.

If you also want a cleaner page experience while you personalize, see how to add an ad blocker in Chrome for fewer distractions.

Add Customize Button on Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open Chrome and create a new tab

First things first, make sure you have Google Chrome open on your computer. If you already have it running, great. If not, open it up.

Create a new blank tab. Click the plus sign at the top of the Chrome window, or use these shortcuts:

Mac: Command + T
Windows: Ctrl + T

With your New Tab open, look at the bottom right corner of the page. You should see the Customize Chrome button depicted as a little pencil icon.

Find the pencil icon

If you see the pencil icon, click it to start personalizing your page. If you do not see this little pencil icon, it might be hidden due to some settings. Follow the steps below to reveal it.

If you cannot see the pencil icon

This can happen when certain appearance options are off. You can reveal the button by adjusting a couple of toggles in Chrome’s settings. The steps are quick and straightforward.

Reveal it through Settings

Click the three dots in the top right of Chrome. From the menu, select Settings to open Chrome’s settings area.

In the left panel, choose Appearance to control how Chrome looks and behaves. Pay close attention to the toggles for Show home button and Show bookmarks bar, and make sure both are switched on.

This is key because these options enable Chrome’s customization tools, allowing you to add the functionalities you are looking for. Head back to your browser and revisit the New Tab page. The Customize Chrome button should now appear in the bottom right corner.

While you are in Settings, you can also manage site exceptions and add trusted sites in Chrome for pages you rely on.

Start personalizing

With this button now visible, start personalizing your Chrome experience. Adjust themes and layout to your liking from the Customize Chrome panel. A simple click opens color, background, and layout options so your browser feels just the way you like it.

If you test webpages or design layouts, you may also want to simulate mobile view in Chrome while you fine-tune your setup.

Final thoughts

And there you have it. A simple way to add the customize button on Chrome, unlocking enhanced personalization settings to tailor your browser just the way you like it. Happy browsing.