How to Enable or Disable Chrome’s Bookmark Bar

This article explains how to enable or disable the bookmarks bar in the Google Chrome browser.

Google Chrome is a web browser developed by Google that runs on multiple platforms. It shares the same codebase as Microsoft Edge, making the two browsers nearly identical in their basic functionalities.

In the Google Chrome browser, you can use the BookmarkBarEnabled policy to show or hide the bookmark bar. If this policy is disabled, users will not see the bookmark bar.

The following steps will help you enable or disable the bookmark bar in Google Chrome.

Enable/Disable the bookmark bar in Chrome

Users can enable or disable the bookmark bar in the Google Chrome browser using the BookmarkBarEnabled policy

Here’s how to do it.

First, open the Google Chrome browser.

Then, click on the Customize and Control (3 vertical dots button) in the top right corner and select Settings.

Next, click the Appearance link on the left menu.

Select the “Show bookmark bar” option and toggle it On or Off.

You can close the Chrome settings page when finished.

Enable / Disable the bookmark bar in Chrome using the Registry

Another way to enable or disable the bookmark bar in Chrome is to use the Windows Registry Editor.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Remember to back up your registry before making any changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome

In the registry key paths, if you do not see Google, right-click on the Policies key and create a new key named Google. Do the same for Chrome if it is not listed.

Once there, right-click Chrome > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name the new DWORD BookmarkBarEnabled.

Double-click and open the BookmarkBarEnabled name and set the value to 0 to disable displaying the bookmark bar in Chrome.

To enable it for all users, set the value to 1.

Delete the “BookmarkBarEnabled” name created above to restore the default behavior and allow users to decide whether to use this function in the UI.

BookmarkBarEnabled

You may have to reboot your computer to apply the changes.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Enabling or disabling the bookmarks bar in Google Chrome can enhance your browsing experience based on personal preferences.
• The settings can be easily adjusted through the Chrome settings menu or the Windows Registry Editor.
• Always back up your registry before making any changes to prevent unintended issues.
• Familiarizing yourself with these settings can help streamline your workflow and improve accessibility to frequently visited sites.
• For further management and customization, consult the Chrome Enterprise Policy resource.