What to Know

• In Chrome, tap thethree dots>Settings>Bandwidth>Preload Webpages>Only on Wi-Fi.
• SelectAlwaysto have Chrome preload web pages, or selectNeverto never preload web content, then tapDone.
• Chrome for iOS used to have a feature called Data Saver, but Google removed this feature.

This article explains how to lower data usage in Chrome for iOS.The Google Chrome app requires a device with iOS 12 or later.

How to Manage Bandwidth in Google Chrome for iOS

Google Chrome offers a bandwidth-management feature that allows you to set when the browser preloads web pages.Here's how to alter your preload setting to save data usage.

1. Open the Chrome app on your iOS device and select themenuicon (the three dots) in the lower-right corner.

2. SelectSettings.

3. Scroll down and tap Bandwidth.

   

4. Select Preload Webpages.

5. SelectOnly on Wi-Fito preload content only when the device is on a Wi-Fi connection. This is the recommended setting for users on limited data plans.

6. SelectAlwaysto have Chrome always preload web pages.

   Preloading web content is convenient, speeds up your browsing experience, and uses a significant amount of data. This setting is not recommended if you have a limited mobile data plan.

7. SelectNever to have Chrome never preload web content, no matter which connection type.

   

8. Once you've chosen an option, tap Doneto save your changes.

Chrome for iOS used to have a feature called Data Saver that, when enabled, automatically improved page-loading times. Google removed this feature in 2019, replacing it with Lite Mode on Android devices. Lite Mode isn't available on the desktop or for iOS.