How Do I Remove the “Managed by Your Organization” Message on Google Chrome New Tab Page?

Is Your Google Chrome Browser Managed by Someone Else, and How Can You Tell?

Have you ever opened a new tab in Google Chrome and seen a small message at the bottom that says, “Managed by your organization”? This can be a bit of a surprise, especially if you are using your personal computer. This guide will help you understand what this message means and show you different ways to manage it. Think of this as a simple handbook to help you get your Chrome browser looking just the way you like it.

What Does “Managed by Your Organization” Mean?

When you see the “Managed by your organization” message, it means that certain settings in your Google Chrome browser are being controlled by someone else. This is very common on computers that are owned by a school or a company. The organization, like your school or workplace, sets up rules for the browser. They do this to make sure the browser is used safely and for the right purposes.

These rules are called “policies.” Policies can do many things. For example, they can block certain websites, install specific extensions, or set a particular homepage. The main reason for these policies is to keep the computer and the network secure. It also helps to make sure that everyone in the organization is using the same tools and has a consistent experience.

Starting with Chrome version 138, Google introduced a new “footer” section on the New Tab Page. At first, this footer was designed to let you know if a third-party extension had changed your New Tab Page. This was a helpful warning to make sure you were aware of any changes made to your browser.

With the release of Chrome 141, this footer section began to display the “Managed by your organization” notice. If your browser has any policies applied to it, this message will appear. Clicking on this notice will open a page with more details. It explains that your administrator can manage your browser, change settings, and see information about your browser activity. It is a way for Google to be transparent and let you know that your browser is not entirely under your own control.

While this is useful for work or school computers, it can be confusing if it appears on your personal device. Sometimes, this message can show up even if you are not part of a large organization. This might happen if you have installed certain software or extensions that use Chrome policies to function. Even changing some settings manually through advanced tools can trigger this message.

Understanding this notice is the first step. It is not something to be alarmed about. It is simply an indicator that some settings are being managed by policies. The good news is that you have options to deal with this message, especially if it is on your personal computer and you want to have full control over your browser’s appearance. In the next sections, we will walk you through the simple steps to hide this footer if you choose to do so.

Simple Ways to Hide the “Managed by” Footer

If you see the “Managed by your organization” footer on your New Tab Page and would prefer not to, there are a few easy ways to hide it. Google has made this process straightforward, so you do not need to be a tech expert to do it.

Using the Right-Click Menu

The quickest way to hide the footer is by using the right-click menu. This method is very direct and only takes a second.

1. Open a new tab in Google Chrome.
2. Move your mouse cursor over the footer message at the bottom of the page.
3. Right-click on the footer section.
4. A small menu will appear. Select the option that says “Hide footer on New Tab page.”

Once you click this, the footer will disappear immediately. This is the simplest solution if you just want to remove the message from your view without changing any other settings. It is a user-friendly feature that allows you to customize your New Tab Page with minimal effort.

Using the “Customize Chrome” Panel

Another easy way to manage the footer is through the “Customize Chrome” panel. This panel is the central place for changing the look and feel of your New Tab Page.

1. Open a new tab in Google Chrome.
2. Look for the “Customize Chrome” button, which is usually in the bottom-right corner of the page.
3. Click on the “Customize Chrome” button to open a side panel.
4. In the side panel, scroll down to the bottom.
5. You will find a toggle switch labeled “Show footer on New Tab page.”
6. If the switch is on, click it to turn it off.

This will hide the footer from your New Tab Page. If you ever change your mind and want to see the footer again, you can come back to this same spot and turn the toggle switch back on. This option gives you direct control over the footer’s visibility and is a great way to manage your browser’s appearance.

These two methods are perfect for most users who simply want to clean up their New Tab Page. They are reversible, so you can always bring the footer back if you need to. However, if you are looking for more advanced ways to control this feature, the next sections will cover options that involve changing Chrome’s internal settings.

Advanced Methods to Control the NTP Footer

For those who are more comfortable with technical settings, there are more powerful ways to enable or disable the New Tab Page (NTP) footer. These methods involve using Chrome’s experimental features page or the Windows Registry. These options are more permanent and can be useful for system administrators or users who want to ensure the footer setting is enforced.

Using Chrome Flags

Google Chrome has a hidden page called “flags” where you can access experimental features. These are features that are still in development or are not yet available to all users. As of Chrome version 141, which was released to the Early Stable channel and is scheduled for a full release on September 30, 2025, you can use flags to control the NTP footer.

1. Open the Flags Page: Open Google Chrome, type chrome://flags/ into the address bar, and press Enter. This will take you to the advanced configuration page.
2. Search for the Flag: In the search box at the top of the page, type “footer“. This will filter the list and show you the relevant flags.
3. Locate the Options: You will see two related options:
   • Enable enterprise badging on the New Tab Page (#enable-enterprise-badging-for-ntp-footer): This flag is responsible for showing the management disclaimer and enterprise logo.
   • NTP Footer (#ntp-footer): This flag controls the entire footer section that contains customize buttons and theme attributions.
4. Enable or Disable the Footer:
   • To enable the footer, click on the drop-down menu next to these options and select “Enabled.”
   • To disable the footer, select “Disabled.”
5. Relaunch Chrome: After you change the setting, a “Relaunch now” button will appear at the bottom of the page. Click this button to restart Chrome and apply the changes.

After Chrome restarts, you will see that the footer is either added or removed from the New Tab Page, depending on the setting you chose. This method is useful if you want to try out the feature before it is widely available or if you want to have a more permanent way to disable it.

Using the Windows Registry

For advanced users and IT administrators, the Windows Registry provides a way to enforce policies for Google Chrome. This method allows you to enable or disable the NTP footer for all users on a computer or just for the current user.

1. Open Registry Editor: Press the WIN + R keys to open the Run dialog box. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the Policies Key: You will need to go to one of the following registry keys:
   • For all users: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies
   • For the current user only: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies
3. Create the Google and Chrome Keys:
   • Under the Policies key, right-click and create a new key named Google.
   • Under the Google key, create another new key named Chrome.
   • The final path will be HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome or HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome.
4. Create the DWORD Value:
   • Select the Chrome key. In the right-side pane, right-click and choose “New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.”
   • Name the new DWORD NTPFooterManagementNoticeEnabled.
5. Set the Value:
   • To enable the footer and the “Managed by your organization” notice, set the value of NTPFooterManagementNoticeEnabled to 1.
   • To disable the footer and the notice, set the value to 0.
6. Restart Chrome: Close and reopen Google Chrome for the changes to take effect.

This registry method is a powerful way to manage the footer setting across an organization. It ensures that the setting is consistent and cannot be easily changed by individual users. It is a good example of how Chrome policies can be used to customize the browser for specific needs.