How to Add Google Chrome Icon to Android Home Screen (2025)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to add Google Chrome icon to Android home screen in just a few simple steps. Read on to learn more.

Adding Google Chrome Icon to an Android Home Screen

The Google Chrome icon can be added to your Android home screen using two effective methods: the ‘Add to Home Screen’ option in Chrome and the ‘Drag the Google Chrome App Icon’ from the app drawer. We will discuss how to use each method in the following sections.

Method 1: Using the “Add to Home Screen” Option in Google Chrome

Follow the steps below to add the Google icon to your Android home screen using the “Add to Home Screen” Option.

1. Go to the Website You Want to Add to Your Home Screen

With Chrome open, navigate to the website by entering its URL in the address bar. In our example, let’s use “google.com/chrome/.”

2. Open the Chrome Menu by Tapping the Three Dots in the Top-Right Corner

Once the website has loaded, tap the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of your Chrome window to access the options.

3. Select “Add to Home Screen” from the Menu

Scroll through the menu and tap on “Add to Home screen” to start creating a shortcut for the website on your home screen.

4. Confirm and Rename the Shortcut if Needed

A prompt will appear allowing you to change the name of the shortcut. Confirm by tapping “Add” to proceed.

5. Tap the New Icon on Your Home Screen to Access the Website

The new shortcut will appear on your home screen. Tap the icon to quickly open the website anytime.

Method 2: Adding the Google Chrome App Icon from the App Drawer

Here’s how to add the Google Chrome app icon to your Android home screen using the app drawer.

1. Open the App Drawer on Your Android Device

Swipe up or tap the App Drawer icon (usually a circle with dots) to view all installed apps on your Android device. This is where you can find the Google Chrome app.

2. Find Google Chrome in the App List

Scroll through the app list until you locate the Google Chrome app. It will have the recognizable Chrome logo.

3. Press and Hold the Google Chrome Icon

Once you’ve found the Google Chrome icon, press and hold it until a menu appears or the home screen becomes visible, depending on your phone model. Here, a menu appeared after tapping and holding the app.

4. Add the Icon to Your Home Screen

Click “Add to Home screen.” This will automatically place the app on any free space on your home screen.

5. Access Google Chrome Directly from Your Home Screen

Now, the Google Chrome icon will be on your home screen. Tap it any time to open the browser instantly.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of placing the Google Chrome icon on your home screen on Android. If you enjoyed this article, you might want to check our articles on how to use the Chrome extension to draw on screen and how to access safe search settings in Chrome.