Here is everything we know about the mostvisited9 update and what it means for your browsing experience.
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If you choose "My shortcuts," you can pin specific sites to the grid, add your own URLs, and rearrange the tiles in any order. Your nine chosen shortcuts will then remain static until you change them.
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For developers and power users, the mostvisited9 update also brings necessary backend maintenance.
Whether you love having your favorite websites one click away or prefer a minimalist look, understanding how this feature works—especially with recent updates—can dramatically improve your browsing experience. This guide will walk you through managing, customizing, and maximizing the utility of the layout. 1. What is the "Most Visited 9" Updated Feature? The Most Visited section in Chrome displays up to nine,
Sites visited in Incognito mode are not tracked for the Most Visited algorithm. 5. Tips for Maximizing the "Most Visited 9" Layout Here is everything we know about the mostvisited9
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Sites visited daily or multiple times a day receive the highest priority.
You can toggle off the "Shortcuts" option entirely for a cleaner, minimalist new tab experience [3]. 4. Why Are My "Most Visited" Tiles Not Updating? Your nine chosen shortcuts will then remain static
Under the "Shortcuts" section, you can choose between:
– Right-click any of the 9 tiles and choose "Lock this slot through all future updates" . That specific site will always reappear in its position # (e.g., slot #3 is always "Gmail"), even after clearing history or updating Chrome. The other 8 slots continue to rotate dynamically.
While Chrome's customization options for the "Most Visited" section are somewhat limited, there are several actions you can take:
The NTP frontend (implemented in JavaScript/HTML via chrome://new-tab-page ) dynamically allocates a CSS grid with minmax(88px, 1fr) columns to support responsive layouts.
By updating the internal APIs to handle a 9th tile (and likely beyond), Chrome is paving the way for larger screens and customizable grids. Instead of being locked to 8 sites, users may soon be able to pin 12, 16, or even more shortcuts, depending on their screen resolution.