Google published a how-to for using Gemini in Chrome on 12 November 2026. Users click the Gemini icon in the Chrome toolbar to open a side panel, then type questions about the page they are viewing.
Google says the panel lets people get answers without leaving the page or opening a separate tab.
The panel is meant for reading and research tasks. Google gives three examples: summarizing a dense report, comparing product details and explaining complicated topics in plain language. According to Google, users keep their place on the page while they ask.
Google did not announce pricing, supported platforms, regions, languages or account requirements for Gemini in Chrome. It also did not say whether the feature is new or is rolling out in stages. The company did not give a version number of Chrome that includes it.
Key facts
| Company | |
|---|---|
| Announced | 2026-11-12 |
| Available | Not announced |
| Price | Not announced |
| Product | Gemini in Chrome |