To browse extensions, head over to the official Chrome Web Store and search for terms like "New Tab Page" or "Most Visited" to find a tool that fits your browsing needs. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Why are my "Most Visited" shortcuts not saving?
For the average user, this will likely be a seamless improvement—your most needed sites will be right where you need them, right when you need them. For the power user, it is a reminder that even our most ingrained digital habits are subject to the whims of the algorithm.
: Browse naturally for a few hours. As Chrome logs new history data, the background update system will automatically rebuild your top sites list. Corrupted Thumbnails or Icons chrome newtab mostvisited9 updated
For years, the magic number for Chrome shortcuts has been . Four on the top row, four on the bottom. It’s a layout we know by heart.
Your browsing patterns are analyzed strictly on your local machine using four primary telemetry weights: To browse extensions, head over to the official
| Aspect | Before (MostVisited8) | After (MostVisited9) | |--------|----------------------|----------------------| | Number of tiles | 8 (2 rows of 4) | 9 (3 rows of 3 or flexible grid) | | Tile size | Fixed, often 112x112px | Slightly more compact or adaptive based on screen width | | Algorithm | Frequency + recency + domain grouping | Enhanced with engagement time, bookmarks, and explicit pinning weight | | Customization | Manual pinning, hiding, editing | Added option to reorder via drag-drop, suggested replacements | | Mobile sync | Partial | Improved sync of pinned/most visited order across desktop & Android | | Privacy | Collects local history | Still local-first but now supports NTP preload opt-out per tile |
Customise your New Tab page in Chrome - Android - Google Help For the power user, it is a reminder
Switch the flag state from Default to Disabled (or vice versa) and click at the bottom of the page.
Click to let Chrome dynamically curate the icons based on your history. Alternatively, select My shortcuts to lock in manually curated pins. Mobile Setup (Android & iOS) Launch Chrome and open a new tab.
Sometimes, automated background browser updates can corrupt the local cache, causing your most-visited tiles to disappear or stop updating entirely.
When you visit chrome://newtab/mostvisited/9 , you'll likely see a page with information about the 9th most visited website on your browser. This page might display: