Introduction
I have opened multiple tabs in Chrome for my work. I want to check my emails and browse multiple websites at once for new updates. When I opened it, it was working very smoothly. But, after some time, Chrome started lagging. Pages are taking more time to load, and while scrolling, it was not smooth. I know this lagging or unresponsiveness will waste your time.
Here, I have tried some of the tips for the above problem, which has shown a big difference after implementation. So, here I will help you by sharing 10 Google Chrome tips for faster browsing. After implementing these tips, your Chrome browser will be very fast. I have tried these tips on my Android phone and on my computer. Most tips worked on both, but 2 tips worked only on my computer. Below, I have written separately what I do on Android and what I do on computer, so you don’t waste time searching for a setting that is not on your phone.
Quick Look at All 10 Tips
| Tip | Works On | Helps With |
|---|---|---|
| Stop Keeping Too Many Tabs Open | Computer and mobile | Frees memory and reduces lag caused by background tabs. |
| Clear Cache Regularly | Computer and mobile (steps differ) | Can fix slow loading caused by outdated or corrupted cached data. |
| Remove Unused Extensions | Computer only | Prevents unnecessary extensions from consuming memory and running in the background. |
| Enable Memory Saver | Computer mainly | Puts inactive tabs to sleep to free up memory for active tabs. |
| Enable Page Preloading | Computer and mobile (steps differ) | Helps web pages and search results load faster. |
| Run Chrome’s Safety Check | Computer and mobile (steps differ) | Checks security settings, saved passwords, Chrome updates, and potentially harmful extensions where supported. |
| Keep Chrome Updated | Computer and mobile (steps differ) | Improves security, stability, and performance through the latest updates. |
| Clean Up Autofill Data | Computer and mobile (steps differ) | Keeps saved form information organized, but does not directly improve browser speed. |
| Use Chrome’s Task Manager | Computer only | Identifies tabs and extensions consuming excessive memory or CPU resources. |
| Review Your Sync Settings | Computer and mobile | Reduces unnecessary syncing of data you don’t need across devices. |
1. Stop Keeping Too Many Tabs Open
You need to stop keeping dozens of Chrome tabs. Try to open tabs whenever you want after working and close them. The background tabs, which consist of videos, these tabs will use system resources. You can also use Tab Groups to categorize the related tabs as groups, like shopping tabs, etc. If you don’t want to use group tabs, then close multiple tabs that you don’t want.
Make sure if you have opened multiple tabs after completing work close them immediately to overcome this problem.
When I want to make an Instagram reel, I will open tabs for downloading the reel, voice over like sarvam.AI, and one tab for video crop. After the things are done, I will close them immediately.
I will do this on both my phone and my computer. I just close tabs after my work is done, I don’t keep more open tabs. Tab Groups help me, but closing is the main fix for me. When I make an Instagram reel, I close the download tab, the voice over tab, and the video crop tab right after I finish.
2. Clear Cache Regularly
You should clear the cache regularly by clearing cached files, which helps in loading websites faster. So, an outdated cache will affect your browsing performance. If you want to clear your cached files on your desktop, then go-to settings, privacy and security click on clear browsing data and select cached images and files.
To clear cached data in Android, you should follow the same settings, but make sure you don’t select cookies and other site data, which helps you sign in to websites.
On my phone, I open Chrome, I tap the 3 dots, then I tap Delete browsing data, and I select Cached images and files only. I don’t tick Cookies, because then I will get signed out from websites. On my computer, I go to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Delete browsing data, and I select Cached images and files there.
3. Remove Unused Extensions
Try to remove unused Chrome extensions because they will affect your browser’s loading performance. Some of the extensions will continuously run in the background that use memory. To view your extensions, open chrome://extensions and filter extensions that you need for your work. If you have not installed any extensions, then disable them.
Keeping extensions limited will help in improving the browser experience. Even I have deleted all unused extensions that made a small improvement in browser loading. Currently, I have installed, and I am using only two extensions.
I could do this only on my computer. On my computer, I type chrome://extensions, and I remove or disable the extensions I don’t use. Now I am using only 2 extensions. On my Android phone, I could not do this, because normal Chrome on Android does not have extensions. So I skip this tip on my phone.
4. Enable Memory Saver
If you want to keep multiple tabs open, the Chrome memory saver feature will help you improve your performance. Firstly, go to settings, then performance, enable memory saver, which helps you by keeping inactive tabs into sleep and makes active tabs run smoothly. Here you can add your important websites to the Always keep these sites active list.
So, enabling memory saver helps in improving your website’s loading performance. I have enabled this option in my settings, which you can see in the above screenshot.
On my computer, I go to Settings, then Performance, and I turn on Memory Saver. I also added my important sites to Always keep these sites active. On my Android phone, I did not see this setting in the same way, so for me, closing tabs is the phone version of this tip.
5. Enable Page Preloading
Chrome has a feature called Preload Pages. This feature helps in browsing faster. When you enable this option, Chrome intelligently loads only certain pages in the background, which is based on your browsing activity. To enable it, go to settings, then click on performance, turn on preload pages for a faster browsing experience. This makes you feel better when you open search results.
My recommendation is to turn it on. I have turned it on it is helping me in faster browsing and searching.
On my computer, I go to Settings, then Performance, and I turn on Preload pages. On my phone, I go to Settings, then Privacy and security, and I look for Preload pages there. The name can change a little with updates, but I found it under Privacy and security.
6. Run Chrome’s Safety Check
Chrome Browser has a Safety check feature in settings that helps you to keep your browser very secure and to run smoothly. To access it, go to settings, then privacy and security. There, you will be able to see an option called safety check. Just click on it, and you will see Saved passwords, Chrome version, and Safe Browsing. Safe browsing will warn you if you open an unsafe site. Here in recommendations you can see need attention if any unsafe extensions are installed. Always try to keep an eye on it regularly.
On my computer, I go to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Safety Check. I check my saved passwords, my Chrome version, and Safe Browsing there. On my phone, I open Chrome Settings and I look for Safety Check. If I don’t see it on the main list, I check under Privacy and security.
7. Keep Chrome Updated
This is the main tip you should keep you chrome Browser updated because it is one of the easiest way to improve speed and security of your browser. On Android open the Google Play Store and check if any Chrome update is available. Whereas on a desktop, go to Settings, then About Chrome, check for updates. If any updates are available, install them. After installing an update, restart your browser to see the applied changes. By using the latest version of Chrome Browser will help you in a fast browsing experience with optimization.
8. Clean Up Autofill Data
Make sure to clean up Auto fill Data majorly, which includes outdated autofill information like old addresses or payments, etc. This will not improve your browsing, but removing unnecessary data will keep your browser very organized. Go to settings, select Autofill and passwords, and then delete information which you are not currently using. Try to keep valid auto-fill information that you want to use currently for all websites.
On my computer, I go to Settings, then Autofill and passwords, and I delete old addresses and payments I don’t use now. On my phone, I go to Chrome Settings, then Addresses and Payment methods, and I delete old entries there. This did not make my browser faster, but it kept my browser clean and organized for me.
9. Use Chrome’s Task Manager
If your Chrome browser becomes suddenly slow, you can use the task manager feature to identify what is using more system resources. Whereas to open the task manager on the desktop, just press Shift+Esc. After opening Task Manager, you can see the memory and CPU usage of each tab. If you see any tab or extension consuming high resources, disable it. This tip can help you improve your Chrome performance in an easier way. It is one of the best ways to identify websites or extensions that affect your browsing experience.
I could do this only on my computer. On my computer, I press Shift+Esc, and I see how much memory and CPU each tab and extension is using. Then I close the heavy one. On my Android phone, there is no Chrome Task Manager like this, so I just close the heavy tab instead.
10. Review Your Sync Settings
Try to review your sync settings. It is a useful feature that helps you to keep your bookmarks, passwords, and data across multiple devices. If you don’t use the syncing information disable option, because it creates unnecessary background activity. Keep important data like passwords and bookmarks, etc. So, by customizing your sync settings can help in reducing unnecessary data transfers. Make sure try to sync data that is useful for you.
I do this on both my phone and my computer. I go to Settings, then Sync. I keep only what I actually need, like passwords and bookmarks, and I turn off the rest. That way, there is less background work for me.
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Conclusion:
If you are suffering with a slow Chrome browser, then don’t think that your phone is the problem. By making some simple built-in settings can make a big difference. By managing tabs and removing unused extensions, enabling memory saver, and keeping Chrome updated. These simple changes can improve your browsing speed.
You don’t need to apply every tip at once. My recommendation is to try all the tips which are mentioned above; you will see a big difference after implementing all the tips on your Chrome browser. These 10 tips will get you out of this problem. Comment down below which tip worked well for your browser. Enjoy your speed browsing experience.
FAQ’S
1. Does clearing Chrome cache make it faster?
Yes. Clearing outdated cached files can resolve loading issues and improve browsing performance, although the impact depends on your browsing habits.
2. Why is Chrome using so much RAM?
Chrome isolates each tab and extension into separate processes for better stability and security. Having many tabs or extensions open can increase memory usage.
3. Is Memory Saver safe to use?
Yes. Memory Saver is a built-in Chrome feature that reduces memory usage by putting inactive tabs to sleep. Your tabs remain available and reload when needed.
4. How often should I clear Chrome cache?
For most users, clearing cached files every few weeks or once a month is enough to keep Chrome running smoothly.
5. Why can’t I find Extensions or Task Manager on my Android phone?
I also searched for them on my phone and I could not find them. That is because normal Chrome on Android does not have extensions or a Task Manager like a computer. Those 2 tips are computer only for me. On my phone, closing tabs and clearing cache are my main fixes for lag.
