Google is testing a new Chrome feature in the Canary version that groups similar browsing visits on the History page instead of listing every page in one long, cluttered timeline. The experiment, called "Browsing History Grouping Improvements", is available behind a flag.
Right now, Chrome History records each page as a separate entry, so long research sessions are difficult to revisit because related pages are scattered across many rows. Grouping could collect pages from the same browsing flow into one expandable section. Earlier activity would become easier to scan and return to.
This structure could help with everyday tasks such as product comparison, reading several articles on a single topic, or moving through multiple pages on the same site. Instead of scrolling through dozens of near-duplicate entries, users could jump back into a full session from one grouped result.
Google has tested smarter history features before, including Journeys, grouped history in the side panel, and improved history search. Grouped visits build on earlier history features and present past browsing as clear sessions instead of scattered page entries.
The feature is still experimental and limited to testing flags, and availability in the stable version of Chrome is not confirmed.
Chrome’s History page also includes an AI-powered search box that lets users describe what they want to find in plain words. Results can be filtered by date or grouped activity, with quick ranges such as yesterday, last 7 days, and last 30 days. This AI search experience is separate from the new grouping experiment, which focuses on organizing similar visits on the History page.
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