How To Delete Shortcut On Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

I am going to teach you how to delete a shortcut on Google Chrome if your new tab page feels cluttered or you just want a cleaner look. Removing a shortcut is quick and reversible. I will walk you through it in a clear, simple way.

You are not deleting the actual website or clearing your browsing data. You are simply removing the tile from your new tab page to keep things tidy.

Delete Shortcut On Google Chrome [2026 Guide]

Open a new tab

First, open Google Chrome and open a new tab. You can do this by clicking the small plus icon at the top of your browser.

On the new tab page, you will see a grid of site tiles. These are your shortcuts, and they give you one click access to sites you visit often or ones you have pinned yourself.

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Hover the shortcut

Move your mouse over the shortcut you want to delete. Do not click yet, just hover.

When you are hovering correctly, the tile changes slightly and you will notice extra controls appear on or near that tile. If you are using a trackpad, a steady hover works the same, so keep the pointer on the tile for a moment.

Find the menu or edit button

Look for either the three dots icon, the vertical dots often called the More menu, or a button labeled Edit shortcut. Depending on your Chrome version and layout, you might see one or the other, and both are fine.

Click it. This opens a small menu or dialog for that specific shortcut, giving you options to make changes.

Remove the shortcut

From there, click Remove. As soon as you do, the shortcut disappears from the grid.

That is it. Simple, fast, and effective.

Quick recap

Open a new tab.

Hover the shortcut.

Click the three dots or Edit shortcut.

Click Remove.

What removal does and does not do

You are not deleting the actual website or clearing your browsing data. You are only removing the tile from your new tab page.

If you change your mind later, you can add a shortcut back by revisiting that site frequently or using Chrome’s Add shortcut option another time.

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Tips if controls do not show

Make sure you are on the default new tab page and not a custom homepage provided by an extension, because those can change how shortcuts appear. If the dots or edit button do not show up right away, try hovering near the upper right corner of the tile since that is where the controls are most likely to appear.

You can repeat this process for any other tiles you no longer need to keep your new tab page tidy and focused.

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Final thoughts

Open a new tab, hover the tile, open the More or Edit shortcut control, and click Remove. The change is instant, it does not delete the website, and you can add it back anytime.

Enjoy a cleaner Chrome experience.