5 Ways to Enable or Disable Tabs Always on Top in Chrome

The always on top feature improves multitasking on Chrome

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Key notes

  • Always on top allows you to pin a window or tab in your browser over others.
  • Users can download and install Chrome extensions like AOT to help them use the Always on top feature.
  • Initiating some keyboard shortcuts can disable the always-on-top tab in Chrome.
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Google Chrome is one of the best browsers in the market. It is a Chromium-based browser with lots of features. Also, it comes with a highly customizable interface that allows users to customize their browser display.

However, users can prioritize their browser tabs depending on how important and quick they want to reach them. Hence, the Chrome tab always on top and the Chrome always on top disable are features users can initiate for easy access.

The Chrome always on top Windows 10/11 feature allows you to pin or station Chrome or Chrome tabs at the top of Windows.

Most users find it difficult to set their active tabs at the top because they don’t know how to keep Chrome tabs on top. Likewise, users can pin on top Chrome extensions to reach it easily.

Moreover, the Chrome always on top extension helps you to pin tabs over others. The same applies to your computer apps.

Fortunately, this article will enable and disable the Chrome tab always on top feature.

Does always on top work with every app in Windows 10/11?

The always-on-top settings allow you to pin a particular app or window in front of all others. It gives it a priority even while not active or focused.

Some apps are built to respond to system modifications the Always on top, while some apps require setting. But, these apps can be set to respond to the settings. However, the Always on top feature can work for any app on Windows 11.

Furthermore, the Always on top program functions through the use of shortcut keys that can work while in any application.

Likewise, users complain about some apps not being responsive. Fortunately, there are extensions and software users can install on their computers to help with settings apps always on top in Windows.

How do I keep chrome tabs always on top?

1. Use the integrated Picture in Picture option to keep a video tab always on top

  1. Launch the Google Chrome browser on your computer.
  2. Go to a streaming website like YouTube and play a video.
  3. Right-click the video to prompt Chrome’s options menu and click the Picture in Picture option. It will play the video on the always-on-top window.

PIP allows users to watch videos in Chrome and set it over other tabs. Also, you can move the tab around.

2. Download the Picture-in-Picture Chrome Extension

  1. Launch the Chrome browser on your computer.
  2. Go to the Chrome extension webstore and search for Picture-in-Picture.
  3. Click on the extension and Add it to Chrome.
  4. Go to the tab and click the PIP extension icon. Also, you can press the Alt + P keys.

Using this Chrome always-on-top extension is simple and works for all websites, including streaming.

3. Use the Always On Top extension in Chrome

  1. Launch the Chrome browser on your computer.
  2. Go to the Always on Top extension on the Google webstore and install the extension.
  3. Launch the URL tab you want to put on always on top.
  4. Click the AOT extension icon or right-click and select Always On Top.

This extension allows you to pin and place tabs over others.

How do I disable the tab always on top in Chrome?

1. Close the extension tab

  1. Go to the always on top tab in the Chrome browser.
  2. Press the x button in the top-right corner of the tab or press the Back to tab button displayed at the center of the floating tab.

Doing this will help you disable the always-on-top tab in Chrome and return it to other Chrome tabs.

2. Use shortcut keys

Use the Ctrl + Alt + Esc keys to stop the always-on-top tab in Chrome. Likewise, users can press the Ctrl + space keys to disable Chrome always on the top tab.

These are the most effective solutions to enable and disable the Chrome tab always on top feature. Try to follow the steps accordingly for optimal results.

Nonetheless, users can read through our article about how to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows 11.

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Henderson Jayden Harper

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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world. He also enjoys gaming, writing, walking his dog, and reading and learning about new cultures. He also enjoys spending private time connecting with nature.