ChatGPT Gets New Chrome Integration to Work Across Open Tabs
By Sobha Upadhyaya · October 19, 2026
ChatGPT is getting a new feature for Chrome that makes the AI tool more useful when browsing the web. It can now use information from open browser tabs, collect details, and carry out tasks directly on webpages. The ChatGPT extension is also getting new features that let you do more without leaving your open tabs.
ChatGPT can now work across open Chrome tabs
One major new feature lets ChatGPT use information from several open tabs at once. For example, you can ask it to compare products on different shopping websites, check their prices and features, and suggest the best choice based on what you want.
There are some big upgrades for Chrome users today! We’re bringing computer-use features to anyone who uses Chrome.
First, ChatGPT can now use your Chrome tabs to give more useful answers and help you get things done.
If you’re using Chat, it can look across your open tabs and… pic.twitter.com/c99ZSugDcI
— ChatGPT (@ChatGPT) October 15, 2026
This feature could also help when researching products or checking information across several webpages. ChatGPT can bring the information together, so you do not have to copy and paste it into a chat. The article says the AI tool can also use what it knows about you to tailor results to your preferences and habits.
The integration also lets ChatGPT Work take actions directly in the browser. You can ask the AI to download files, fill in forms, send messages, and group open tabs to keep them organized.
The ChatGPT extension also gets a more powerful sidebar
The ChatGPT Chrome extension is also getting a better sidebar. You can use it to summarize articles, reports, and webpages, write email drafts, and view your ChatGPT conversation history without leaving the website you are using. The extension can also use connected plugins and relevant information from your ChatGPT history to help complete tasks on supported websites.
OpenAI says these new features are available to ChatGPT users on all plans, including the free plan. However, access to specific features may depend on the feature itself and whether it is available for your account.