If you check your Google Chrome history, you may wonder why certain websites are on there. It’s possible you were directed to the site via an app rather than while browsing in Chrome. Chrome history now shows if a site was visited via a third-party app to address this issue.
Thanks to a subtle update, your Chrome browsing history provides more context. It will now indicate when a site was accessed through another app, not Chrome itself. This gives clearer insight into how you used different links and from where.
The change was credited to Google Chrome after being spotted by tech experts. A screenshot in the post highlighted examples where apps like Google App and Google News were tagged next to specific URLs.
It’s an intuitive tweak that solves a common confusion. Many publishers embed browser windows inside their apps instead of launching external browsers. So natural history records got muddy.
This small addition saves the hassle of double-checking where a visit originated from. Streamlined history equips you with better browser behavior understanding at a glance. Expect it to gradually roll out to all Chrome users worldwide.
