# Google Is Testing a Search Bar That Works Outside Chrome

DevFeed: [Google Is Testing a Search Bar That Works Outside Chrome](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/google-is-testing-a-search-bar-that-works-outside-chrome-9270.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://webdesignerdepot.com/google-is-quietly-testing-a-search-bar-that-works-outside-chrome/>)

Author: Simon Sterne

Published: 2026-09-10T16:00:00Z

Content type: article

Language: en

Sources: [Web Designer Depot](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/web-designer-depot.md>)

Topics: [Chrome](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chrome.md>), [Google](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/google.md>), [Chromium](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chromium.md>), [Artificial Intelligence](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/ai.md>)

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## AI overview

Google is testing Project Loom, an experimental floating Search bar that can appear over other Windows apps instead of remaining inside Chrome. The feature is unfinished, with screen sharing, Lens, and AI Mode controls reportedly not yet working.

## Source excerpt

Google is quietly testing a way to bring Search outside Chrome and directly on top of whatever app you're using. It's called Project Loom, and this little floating search box could hint at a much bigger future where Google follows you around your desktop.