Chrome's Save Group Tabs feature may not appear because it's a newer option that rolls out gradually, your browser version is outdated, or the feature is turned off in your settings
Google doesn't release new features to everyone at the same time. Save Group Tabs — which lets you collect multiple open tabs into a labeled folder you can close and reopen later — started appearing in Chrome in 2023, but it's still rolling out to users in stages. You might not see it yet even if you're using a recent version of Chrome, or it might be hidden behind a setting you need to turn on.
The most common reasons you don't see this feature are: your Chrome version is older than mid-2023, you're using Chrome on a device where Google hasn't enabled it yet, or the feature is disabled in your experimental settings. Each of these has a straightforward fix.
Key Takeaways
- Save Group Tabs is a newer Chrome feature that Google rolls out gradually, so you may not have access to it yet even on an up-to-date browser.
- Updating Chrome to the latest version is the first step, since the feature requires Chrome 114 or newer.
- The feature may be hidden behind a flag in Chrome's experimental settings that you need to enable manually.
- If you've enabled the flag and still don't see the feature, Google may not have activated it for your account yet, and waiting a few weeks usually resolves this.
Check your Chrome version first
Save Group Tabs requires Chrome version 114 or later. If you're running an older version, the feature won't appear no matter what you do. Open Chrome, click the three vertical dots in the top right corner, then hover over "Help" and select "About Google Chrome." The browser will automatically check for updates and install them if available.
After the update completes, Chrome will ask you to relaunch the browser. Close all your windows and click the relaunch button. Once Chrome restarts, check whether the Save Group Tabs option now appears when you right-click on a tab or tab group.
Enable the feature in Chrome's experimental settings
Even on the latest Chrome version, Save Group Tabs may be hidden behind a flag — an experimental setting you have to turn on manually. Type chrome://flags into your address bar and press Enter. This opens Chrome's experimental features page.
Search for "tab groups" in the search box at the top. Look for an entry called "Tab Groups Save" or similar. Click the dropdown next to it and select "Enabled." Chrome will ask you to relaunch the browser. After it restarts, right-click on any tab or tab group — you should now see a "Save group" or "Save tabs" option in the menu.
What to do if you still don't see it after enabling the flag
If you've updated Chrome and enabled the flag but the feature still doesn't appear, Google may simply not have activated it for your account yet. Chrome features often roll out to a percentage of users first, then expand over weeks or months. This is intentional — it lets Google catch bugs before everyone gets the feature.
Check back in a few weeks. In the meantime, you can organize your tabs manually by creating tab groups (right-click a tab and select "Add tab to new group"), though you won't be able to save and close them as a unit. If you want to save your current tabs for later, you can bookmark all open tabs by pressing Ctrl+Shift+D (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+D (Mac), which creates a folder of bookmarks you can reopen anytime.
Differences between tab groups and saved tab groups
Tab groups and saved tab groups are two different things, and the confusion between them is common. A regular tab group is just a way to organize and color-code your open tabs — they stay open until you close them. A saved tab group is a snapshot you can close completely and reopen later, which is what the Save Group Tabs feature provides.
If you can right-click a tab and see "Add tab to new group," you have tab groups. If you can see "Save group" or "Save tabs," you have the newer saved tab groups feature. Some users have one but not the other, depending on their Chrome version and which flags are enabled.
Try these workarounds while you wait
If Save Group Tabs isn't available yet on your device, you have a few alternatives. Bookmark all your current tabs by pressing Ctrl+Shift+D (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+D (Mac). This creates a folder in your bookmarks bar containing links to every open tab. You can close them all and click the folder later to reopen them together.
Another option is to use tab groups for organization without the save feature. Right-click any tab, select "Add tab to new group," give it a name, and choose a color. This keeps related tabs grouped together visually, though they'll stay open. Some users find this sufficient for managing their workflow even without the ability to close and save groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Save Group Tabs available on Chrome mobile?
Save Group Tabs is primarily a desktop feature. Chrome on Android and iOS has tab management options, but the specific save-and-close functionality for tab groups works differently or may not be available yet on mobile devices. Check your mobile Chrome version to see what tab organization features are present.
Will enabling the flag slow down my browser?
Enabling experimental flags in Chrome rarely causes noticeable slowdowns, though they're called experimental because they're still being tested. If you notice Chrome running slower after enabling a flag, you can disable it the same way — go to chrome://flags, find the flag, and set it back to "Default."
Can I sync saved tab groups across devices?
When Save Group Tabs is fully available, saved groups should sync across your devices if you're signed into the same Google account and have sync enabled. However, this depends on your Chrome sync settings and whether the feature has rolled out to all your devices.
What happens to saved tab groups if I uninstall Chrome?
If you're signed into a Google account, your saved tab groups should be stored in your account and restored when you reinstall Chrome and sign back in. If you're not signed in, they'll be lost when you uninstall.