What’s the New Button with Your Name on Chrome and How to Remove It


Chrome Account Switcher
In January of 2015, a new version of Chrome arrived, updated automatically for millions of users across the world. Guiding Tech team members inquired in our Slack chat about what is that new thing with our name on it? That, folks, is Chrome’s new Account Switcher, and I’m just as perplexed by its existence as you are.
But then I don’t share my laptop with anyone. A luxury I suspect is not widespread around the world. Thus, Chrome released an easy way to switch user accounts and to start a guest session. Let’s see what it’s all about and how we can get rid of it if required.

Meet the New Account Switcher

If you’re running the latest stable version of Chrome, you’ll see the Account Switcher on the top right. It’s easy to spot because there’s literally no two ways about it. It’s off-putting and demands your attention.
Chrome Account Switcher
Click on it and you’ll see your email and name, which, from a privacy standpoint, is great news. If you’re not signed in to any account, it’ll just read “You”. On a serious note, you can click Switch person to bring up an account switcher or use Go incognito.
Chrome Account Switcher
From the Switch person menu, you can launch a Guest mode. I wonder why that isn’t included in the main switcher as well. Anyway, a guest account doesn’t include any of your personal data or passwords and it’s great for when your aunt tells you she wants to visit the “internets”.

Say Goodbye to the New Account Switcher


Now that the pleasantries are over, let’s get rid of it.
Step 1: In the Chrome’s URL bar, type the following: chrome://flags and press Enter.
Chrome Account Switcher
Step 2: Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + F and search for Enable new profile management system. From the menu, select Disabled and relaunch Chrome.
That’s it, the ugly duckling with your name on it is gone forever.

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