How To Show/Hide Extensions Icon To Google Chrome Toolbar [2026 Guide]

Customizing your Chrome toolbar makes it easy to access the extensions you use most while keeping things tidy. I’ll show you how to pin an extension icon to the toolbar and how to hide it when you want more space. These quick steps keep your tools within reach without clutter.

You can also tweak other Chrome icons to suit your workflow, such as enabling the mic button for quick searches. If that interests you, check out voice search.

Show/Hide Extensions Icon To Google Chrome Toolbar [2026 Guide]

Pin an extension

Pinning an extension is useful if you use it frequently and want one-click access. Look at the top right of Chrome, just to the right of the address bar, and click the puzzle piece icon. This opens the extensions menu and shows every extension you have installed.

Scroll through the list and find the extension you want to pin. Look to the right of its name for the small pin icon. Click the pin icon and the extension’s icon appears on your toolbar instantly.

You can repeat this for any other extensions you want handy. This saves you from opening the extensions menu each time you need them. If you want your setup to match on other devices, see sync extensions.

Hide or unpin an extension

If your toolbar feels crowded, unpinning an extension cleans it up fast. Click the puzzle piece icon again to open the extensions menu. Find the extension you want to remove from the toolbar.

You will notice the pin icon is blue, which means it is currently pinned. Click the blue pin icon to unpin it, and it disappears from the toolbar. The extension is still in the extensions menu and remains fully functional.

You can bring it back anytime by clicking the pin icon again. Keeping only your top tools visible helps reduce clutter and distractions. For privacy-focused changes while you tidy up Chrome, see hide IP.

Final thoughts

Managing the extensions icon on your Chrome toolbar is quick and effective. Pin your frequently used tools for instant access, and unpin the rest to keep the interface clean. Customize as needed to create a browsing setup that fits your workflow.