Since version 83 of Google Chrome, users have been able to enjoy tab grouping . Thanks to this feature, it’s possible to group multiple tabs together by assigning them a specific color and name. Evidently, the developers of the world’s most popular browser are well aware that many users rely on Google Chrome as their primary work tool. That’s why they’re constantly adding new productivity-related features.
In Chrome 87, Google is adding a new twist to tab groups. Smart Tab Groups is now available as an experimental feature . Groups are automatically created when you open links from the same domain. While this isn’t a permanent feature, it’s easy to activate.
How to enable automatic tab groups in Google Chrome 87
The first step is to check if you have the latest version of the browser installed on your computer. Typically, Google Chrome updates itself in the background, without any action required. However, you can check by opening Google Chrome settings and clicking About Chrome .
If you have version 87 or higher, go to chrome://flags using the address bar . You can activate many of the browser’s experimental features using this URL. Use the search bar to find the Tab Groups Auto Create flag . You’ll find it by typing tab groups .
Now all that’s left is to change the Tab Groups Auto Create feature from Default to Enable. Do this using the dropdown menu on the right side of the screen. Then, restart the browser to apply the changes using the Relaunch button .
To start using this new feature, open any web page. Then, locate a link on it and open it in a new tab. You can do this by middle-clicking or by displaying the context menu. The new tab will automatically be grouped with the current tab. At this point, you can assign a color and name to the newly created group. Remember that this new feature is only activated when new tabs load a page belonging to the same domain . If the link points to an external website, the new tab will not be grouped with the current one.
