How to Make Google Chrome Open a New Page - Google Chrome

Google Chrome opens a new page automatically when you press Ctrl+T (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+T (macOS), which creates a blank tab. You can also click the plus icon (+) next to your current tab, use Ctrl+N to open an entirely new window, or right-click any link and select "Open link in new tab."

Methods to Open a New Page in Chrome

The fastest way to make Google Chrome open a new page is the keyboard shortcut. Press Ctrl+T on Windows and Linux, or Cmd+T on Mac. This creates a fresh tab instantly. If you want to open a new page in a separate window instead, use Ctrl+N (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+N (macOS).

Right-clicking any hyperlink gives you options too. Choose "Open link in new tab" to browse without leaving your current page. "Open link in new window" does exactly what the name suggests—launches that URL in a separate Chrome window. Middle-clicking any link accomplishes the same result as "Open link in new tab."

Chrome's Tab Management Features

The plus button (+) sits next to your open tabs at the top of Chrome. Click it to make Google Chrome open a new page with the default home screen or your saved homepage. This visual method works across all platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Chrome 146.0.7680.154 also remembers your previous pages if you close the browser unexpectedly. The "Restore pages?" notification appears when you reopen Chrome, letting you continue exactly where you left off. While it excels at speed and syncing across devices, note that opening too many tabs simultaneously may slow performance slightly.

Practical Recommendation

Use Ctrl+T or Cmd+T for maximum speed—it's faster than clicking. If you frequently need to open a new page in a separate window for comparison shopping or multi-tasking, memorize Ctrl+N instead. Chrome's straightforward design makes switching between methods .