According to web browser usage stats, Google has dominated the web browser market for both desktop and mobile. Their current market share also stands at 62.55%.
It is the preferred browser of most users as it boasts the largest selection of browser add-ons, extensive features, customization tools, and sheer speed.
Being familiar with Google search browsers, its background is plain, allowing users to style and customize it according to their tastes.
This article will teach you how to change your Google
background on desktop computers and mobile phones.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Google Chrome is the dominant web browser for smartphone users.
- You can use Google Chrome themes or upload pictures and images as your browser background.
- Customizing your Google background is limited to Chrome users.
- Chrome already has images in Google Library that you can choose from as your Google background image.
Changing Google Background On Your Device
Users spend so much time on Google Chrome when surfing the web. Thus, they can make the background page lively by choosing from numerous color themes.
Chrome gives you several ways to customize your Google background. You can change your browser’s look using Google Chrome themes and even upload your images as a background.
| 🎉 Fun Fact: Google Chrome has 32 theme collections, the latest being the Asian & Pacific Islander Artists Series. Its designs paid homage to Asia and the Pacific Islands. |
If you are tired of staring at a plain white homepage in your Google Chrome browser, follow these guides to change your Google background.
In Google Chrome Desktop
The step-by-step guide of how users can change their Google background in Chrome on a computer is explained in two ways.
A. Using Google Themes
Follow the below steps to change your browser background using Google’s theme options.
1. Open your Chrome browser and tap the three-dot menu icon (Kebab menu) at the top-right corner.
2. Click on Settings.
3. On your display’s left side, click Appearance.
4. Click on Theme.
5. The Chrome Web Store will appear, where you can choose from many Chrome custom background options.
6. Pick your favorite, then click the Add to Chrome button.
7. Your Chrome background, tabs bar color, and theme should change immediately.
B. Using an Image as Background
You can use your pictures or images as your Chrome browser background.
To change your Google wallpaper with an image on Chrome, follow these easy steps;
a. Using Custom Images
1. Click on the Customize button, in a pencil-like icon, in the bottom-right corner.
2. Select the Background option.
3. Click the Upload from Device option and scroll to find your image.
4. Select your preferred image and click the Open button.
5. It will automatically change to your Google background image.
b. Using Library Images
Some default images already exist in Google Library that you can choose from as your Google background image.
If you choose to use the images in the Google library instead of uploading your own, follow these steps;
1. Click on the Customize button, in a pencil-like icon, in the bottom-right corner.
2. Select the Background option.
3. Scroll and select your preferred background photo in the options available.
4. Click Done.
c. Using Custom Colors
If you don’t want a patterned background but don’t want to use the default option, you can change the background color instead.
Here are the steps to change the Google Chrome color:
1. Open Chrome and click on the Customize This Page button, in a pencil-like icon, in the lower right corner.
2. Select or customize your color under the Color and Theme tab.
3. Choose from the colors provided, or click the pencil icon to customize your preferred color.
4. Click Done to apply the changes.
| ✅ Quick Tip: Follow the steps below to revert to the default Google Chrome theme. 1. Open Chrome browser. 2. Click on the three-dot icon. 3. Click on Settings. 4. Click on Appearance on the left. 5. Click on Reset to Default. |
C. On the Google Go App
Changing Google background wallpapers on Android mobile phones is impossible as Chrome doesn’t allow users to do so. The steps stated above only work on desktop devices.
However, you can use a third-party app called Google Go to customize your browser’s appearance
a. On Android Devices
To change your Google background on Android, follow these steps;
1. Download and install the Google Go app from the Play Store.
2. Once done, open the app and log in with your Google Account. If your device is already linked to Google, choose a language option to proceed.
3. Now click on the gear-shaped Settings icon in the top-right corner.
4. Click the Choose Wallpaper option on the new Settings page under the Wallpaper section.
5. Select the image you want to use from your device’s memory as your background.
6. Click the Set As Wallpaper button.
7. The changes will be applied automatically.
b. On iOS Devices
Like Android, iOS users can’t change or modify the background of their Google or Chrome apps.
Instead, you can change the background of Google’s widgets. Downloading a third-party app is unnecessary as Google’s iOS app has this built-in feature.
Follow these guidelines to change your Google background on iPhones;
1. Open the Google App on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Click on the Profile Icon in the top-right corner.
3. A pop-up menu will appear on your screen.
4. Tap on Settings.
5. Look for the Widgets and tap it.
6. Turn on Dynamic Widget to allow medium-sized widgets to show more information.
7. Tap on the Widget theme. A window will pop up showing different theme options.
8. Tap on your preferred theme option.
9. You have the option to refresh the background daily. This will randomize a background under your preferred theme.
10. Tap on Done.
11. Go back to the Home screen and long press on it. It will show the widget option.
12. Click on Google Search and tap the Add Widget button.
13. The widget with your chosen background will appear on the home screen.
The steps outlined are straightforward, so you don’t have to be a tech expert before you can customize your Google background.
You can navigate and play with all the available options to discover new browser functionalities.
| 📝Note: Note that customizing your Google background is limited to Chrome users. So, if you are not a Google Chrome user, you will have to do the usual web browser backgrounds. |
Conclusion
Google’s search engine and apps are plain and straightforward, providing users with a platform free from fancy graphics. This helps people find settings and see features effectively.
Despite this, Google Chrome provides users with many theme and color options to personalize their experiences on the app.
Although changing backgrounds on Google Chrome and its apps doesn’t change its overall functionality, it allows users to be different and show personality.
FAQs
Why Is Google Background Not Changing?
There can be reasons for such occurrences, like; Google App not being able to access your photos to select an image or an invalid image form. Updating or reinstalling the Google app may fix the issue.
How To Change Google Background To A GIF?
The GIFs must first be enabled as an option in the background settings before you can set it as background. Open the Google app settings on mobile and tap ‘Your Background.’ Then switch the ‘GIFs’ toggle to the ON position.
Can I change the background on the Google Chrome app?
You can’t change the background on the Google Chrome app for iOS or Android. However, you can change it on the Google Go app for Android and via the widget feature provided on iOS.
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Deyan is an avid enthusiast and self-proclaimed fan of the Windows operating system. His passion for discovering new functionalities and hidden gems within Windows drives his insatiable curiosity and fuels his desire to share his findings with others. As an avid writer, Deyan frequently shares his expertise through articles that provide tips and tricks to optimize the Windows experience.