Chrome no longer focus address bar after opening a new tab

Solution 1:

I have seen this problem and it appears that the "Bookmarks Bar" is the root cause for it. Whenever there is a bookmarks bar, the focus on the address bar is automatic. If you remove the bookmarks bar, the address bar loses focus on a new tab.

Solution: Enable the Bookmarks bar.

Go to Settings->Bookmarks->Show Bookmarks Bar

Windows: Control+Shift+B

OSX: Command+Shift+B

Solution 2:

SOLUTION USING AN EXTENSION:

The following extension will redirect a "new tab" to whatever page you like and place focus on the address bar.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/new-tab-redirect/icpgjfneehieebagbmdbhnlpiopdcmna?utm_source=chrome-app-launcher-info-dialog

NOTE: in the extension options, you must ENABLE "Always update tab, not redirect. (Enable for cursor in the address bar)."

Solution 3:

In my case the problem were some extensions that were installed along with µTorrent app. It also switched default search engine to Yahoo and appearance of a new tab window. Uninstalling them fixed the problem.

Go to Settings->More tools->Extensions. If you have any unfamiliar extensions (usually without an icon) remove or disable them.