Google Chrome was the first browser that started hiding the https:// and www portions of URLs in the address bar, but even if those portions of the URL are not significant for most users, it’s still not a change that everyone prefers.
If you like to see the full length of the link without trimming any protocols, the Chrome browser now includes an option to always shows the full URL in the address bar.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to display the full URL for websites in the address bar of Google Chrome on Windows 10. (You can use these steps to show the full link on Firefox.)
How to show full URL in address bar on Chrome
To bring back the full URL view in address bar of Chrome, use these steps:
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Open Google Chrome.
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Type the following path on the address bar and tap Enter:
chrome://flags/#omnibox-context-menu-show-full-urls
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Use the drop-down menu and select the Enabled option.
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Tap the Relaunch Now button.
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Right-click the URL in the address bar and select the Always show full URLs option.
Always show full URLs in Chrome
Once you complete the steps, the Chrome address bar will show the full URL, including the https:// and www portions.
Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert who started Pureinfotech in 2010 as an independent online publication. He has also been a Windows Central contributor for nearly a decade. Mauro has over 14 years of experience writing comprehensive guides and creating professional videos about Windows and software, including Android and Linux. Before becoming a technology writer, he was an IT administrator for seven years. In total, Mauro has over 20 years of combined experience in technology. Throughout his career, he achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft (MSCA), Cisco (CCNP), VMware (VCP), and CompTIA (A+ and Network+), and he has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years. You can follow him on X (Twitter), YouTube, LinkedIn and About.me. Email him at [email protected].