Google Chrome Rolls Out Vertical Tabs and Full-Page Reading Mode to All Users

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Google has begun a broad rollout of vertical tabs and an updated full-page Reading Mode in Chrome, making both features available without the need to enable experimental flags. The rollout is happening gradually and is tied to Chrome 146. Users who do not see either feature immediately may need to wait until the update reaches their installation.

Vertical tabs were previously limited to Chrome Beta following their announcement in January 2026. The Reading Mode update is being announced alongside the changes to the tab layout.

How Vertical Tabs Work in Google Chrome



Vertical tabs in Chrome move the tab strip from the top of the window to a sidebar on the left side. Each tab shows full page titles, making it easier to identify and manage multiple open tabs. Google says this layout is designed for multitasking.

To turn on vertical tabs, right-click on any Chrome window and select "Show Tabs Vertically." To switch back to the horizontal layout, right-click inside the vertical tab panel and choose "Show tabs at the top."

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