Google is testing a new Chrome feature that allows users to ask AI about any webpage with a single right-click, removing the need to highlight text or images before searching.
The feature is currently being tested in Chrome Canary, Google’s experimental browser build. When users right-click on a webpage and select “Search with Google Lens,” Chrome now displays a small floating bar at the top of the page.
Instead of opening the older Lens interface, the bar shows an “Ask about this page” prompt along with a preview of the content currently being viewed.
Less disruption while browsing
According to Windows Report, the new Lens bar is designed to be lightweight and non-intrusive. It slides away when users click elsewhere but keeps the page context ready in the background.
This allows users to ask AI-powered questions without shifting focus to the address bar or breaking their reading flow.
Lens now captures page context automatically
Unlike the older Lens experience, which required users to manually select text or images, the updated flow captures the entire visible webpage by default.
This makes it easier to ask broader questions, such as summaries or clarifications, without deciding what part of the page matters most.
AI Mode opens in chrome side panel
When users interact with the Lens overlay, Chrome opens AI Mode in the side panel. The interface includes tabs such as AI Mode, All, Exact matches, Products, and Visual matches.
The setup suggests Google is testing a unified entry point that blends AI-generated responses with traditional search results.
Lower friction could change browsing habits
The previous Lens workflow required deliberate effort, asking users to identify relevant content first. The new approach flips that order by assuming the page is relevant and letting users refine questions afterward.
As Windows Report notes, this could make AI queries feel more like a reflex than a feature, encouraging spontaneous use during everyday browsing.
Still experimental, availability unclear
Because the feature is limited to Chrome Canary, there is no confirmed timeline for a wider rollout. However, the test reflects Google’s broader push to embed AI more deeply into Chrome’s core experience.
Observers will be watching closely to see whether the feature ships with clear controls and an option to disable it, which could determine whether it becomes a daily shortcut or another short-lived experiment.
