Chrome will replace the familiar padlock icon

The padlock icon on Chrome as you browse the web indicates the site is over a secure HTTPS connection. And according to the announcement on May 2, Google will replace the familiar lock icon with a custom icon (tune) from Chrome version 117 released in September this year.

The lock icon on Chrome is familiar to anyone who uses the Chrome browser. However, in reality, not everyone understands the exact meaning of this lock symbol. According to a previously conducted survey by Google, only 11% of users understand what the lock symbol means. And so that people wouldn't be confused about the meaning of the symbol, Google decided to switch to the "tune" symbol.

To explain the meaning of this new icon, The Verge said the new icon will limit misunderstandings about the website's security mode, encouraging users to click on this icon to view information about rights. site privacy and cookies.

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Basically, Google only replaced the lock icon with a new icon and the 'Not secure' message when users access a website using the HTTP protocol remains intact. This new icon will be applied to the computer and Android versions of Chrome starting in September, while the iOS version of Chrome will be completely removed. Users of the trial version (Chrome Canary) can visit the address chrome://flags/ , turn on Chrome Refresh 2023 mode to experience this new icon on the browser.

Isabella Humphrey

Update 08 May 2024