Google Drive introduces new homepage with personalized suggestions
Google Drive is rolling out a new default homepage view on the web, designed to offer personalized file and folder suggestions using "machine learning algorithms." These recommendations are based on users' recent activities, like opened, shared, and edited files, as well as documents attached to upcoming Google Calendar events. The goal is to provide quick access to relevant files and folders for users, making it easy for users to "get started quickly" with their tasks.
Enhanced navigation and design
The updated Google Drive homepage showcases a toolbar with a convenient "Files" and "Folders" switcher. There are also filters for type, people, modified date, and location, to help find the relevant files faster. Google says the new design follows Material Design 3 guidelines, which will help users "navigate across Drive much more efficiently." This update comes after the launch of a new, more compact homepage on the Android and iOS mobile apps, which also includes a similar "Suggested" view.
Home view will now be the default start page
When you visit drive.google.com, the new Home view will be the default starting page. However, users can choose to switch back to "My Drive" as their homepage if they prefer. A banner will inform users when the Home view is available for their account, and they can revert to the older homepage through Settings. The changes are currently rolling out to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google Accounts, continuing into January.
