Stop Chrome from changing tab background colour when out of focus

Stop Chrome from changing tab background colour when out of focus

When using Google Chrome, you may have noticed that the background color of inactive tabs changes, making it difficult to distinguish between active and inactive tabs. This behavior can be distracting and confusing, especially if you have multiple tabs open at once. Fortunately, there is a way to stop Chrome from changing the tab background color when it is out of focus. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to disable this feature and keep your tab colors consistent.

Step 1: Open Chrome Settings

To begin, open Google Chrome on your computer. In the top-right corner of the browser window, you will find a menu icon represented by three vertical dots. Click on this icon to open the Chrome menu.

From the Chrome menu, hover your cursor over the "Settings" option and click on it to access the Chrome settings page.

Step 2: Access Advanced Settings

Once you are on the Chrome settings page, scroll down to the bottom and click on the "Advanced" option. This will expand the settings menu and display additional options.

Step 3: Disable Tab Hover Cards

Among the advanced settings, you will find a section called "System". Look for the "Use hardware acceleration when available" option and toggle it off. This will disable the tab hover cards feature, which is responsible for the changing tab background color.

Step 4: Relaunch Chrome

After disabling the tab hover cards feature, you need to relaunch Google Chrome for the changes to take effect. To do this, simply close all Chrome windows and then reopen the browser.

Step 5: Verify the Changes

Once Chrome is relaunched, open multiple tabs and observe their background colors. You should now see that the tab background color remains consistent, regardless of whether the tab is active or inactive.

Conclusion

By following the steps outlined in this article, you can prevent Google Chrome from changing the tab background color when it is out of focus. This will help you maintain a more organized and visually consistent browsing experience, especially when working with multiple tabs simultaneously.

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