Chrome refers to the new feature as “Tab Hover Cards,” and it’s enabled automatically starting with version 78, but the default behavior only shows the title of the page. If you also want to see the screenshot of the page in the preview, you must enable this feature separately. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to enable the Tab Hover Cards (tab previews) in the Chrome web browser.

How to enable Tab Hover Cards feature in Chrome

To enable Tab Hover Cards in Chrome 78 or higher, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, open multiple websites in different tabs, and hovering over the other tabs should now display a card, an image giving you a preview of the website. Chrome flags, enable Tab Hover Cards feature While we’re focusing this guide on Windows 10, Tab Hover Cards are also available for macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux, and the steps outlined above should work in all editions of Chrome. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.