Google Chrome is Finally Embracing Vertical Tabs

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After years of resisting a feature that rivals have offered for a long time, Google Chrome is finally getting vertical tabs. The feature, which allows tabs to be displayed along the side of the browser instead of across the top, has now surfaced in Chrome Beta, signaling that a broader rollout is close.
 
Chrome has long been the odd one out among major browsers when it comes to tab management. Browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Brave, and others have supported vertical tabs for years, making it easier to manage large numbers of open tabs, especially on widescreen displays. Despite Chrome's massive market share, Google has been slow to adopt the layout.
 
That appears to be changing.
 

From Canary to BetaGoogle was first spotted experimenting with vertical tabs in Chrome Canary back in late 2025. At the time, the feature was clearly experimental and limited to early testers. Now, it has made its way into Chrome Beta (version 145), suggesting it is nearing readiness for general users.

The feature is still hidden behind an experimental flag, but its presence in the Beta channel usually means Google is confident enough to begin wider testing.

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