After years of resistance, Google Chrome has embraced a feature once popularized by the Arc browser: vertical tabs. Now, users can enable this new layout to more easily manage and read full page titles in crowded tab groups.

This change reflects growing competition from modern browsers, which are increasingly seeking to differentiate themselves with features not yet available in Chrome. The new vertical tabs will be a default setting once enabled, making it easier for power users or researchers who frequently keep multiple tabs open.

Users can access this feature by right-clicking on a Chrome window and selecting 'Show Tabs Vertically.' While there is no hard limit to the number of tabs, beyond hardware constraints, vertical tabs function similarly to horizontal ones, allowing for multiple Chrome windows with their own tab groups.

This move comes alongside other recent updates, including Gemini AI integration, autofill improvements, and a faster release schedule. Meanwhile, alongside these changes, Chrome is introducing a new Reading Mode experience, offering a full-page interface to reduce on-screen clutter.