'Slow Google Chrome' Issue

Experiencing issues with Google Chrome's behavior can be a very annoying problem because it may prevent you from navigating your favorite websites in a comfortable manner. Because of poor performance, Google Chrome might be unable to play videos, or it may end up taking ages to load a simple website. Needless to say, trying to identify and resolve the source of the problem should be your top priority. If you are experiencing the 'Slow Google Chrome' issue, then you should consider trying out the troubleshooting tips listed below:

Make Sure Your Internet is Stable

If the websites you intend to visit are taking too long to load, then this might be a problem caused by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) and not your Web browser. If you are using Google Chrome by default, then we suggest that you try loading your favorite sites via Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari – if the problem persists while using other Web browsers, then your Internet connection is experiencing issues.

Close Unused Browser Tabs

Some users prefer to keep many tabs open so that they have an easy way to access the content they may need. However, Google Chrome creates a separate process for each opened tab, and this may drain a lot of computer resources if you have 20+ tabs open. This should not be a complication if you are using high-end hardware, but users with relatively outdated computer hardware may end up experiencing the 'Slow Google Chrome' issue. It is recommended to close some of the unused tabs and see if the situation improves – an even better solution would be to restart the browser completely and start with just one tab.

Apply Chrome Updates

Using outdated software may cause all sorts of problems, and poor performance is one of them. Whenever you experience the 'Slow Google Chrome' issue, you should check for Chrome updates.

Clear Chrome's Cache

Over time, Google Chrome saves a lot of files, cached mages, and other information regarding the websites you visit. This might eventually bloat the Web browser's folders and database and cause performance issues. To clean up old files and cache, you need to access the Google Chrome menu by clicking the 'three dots' icon in the top-right corner. Once there, select 'more Tools' and 'Clear Browsing Data' – make sure to uncheck the types of data you do not want to delete. 

Manage Chrome Add-ons

Chrome add-ons are a great way to add additional functionality to your Web browser, but they may sometimes end up causing trouble. For example, using too many add-ons will cause your Web browser to load lots of information whenever it is running. Furthermore, it is not uncommon for specific browser add-ons to conflict with each other and cause performance problems. Make sure to turn-off unnecessary Google Chrome add-ons, and see if the 'Slow Google Chrome' issue gets fixed.