- Allows you to browse privately on your own computer without saving browsing history, cookies, site data, or information entered in forms. However, it does not hide your activity from websites, employers, schools, or internet service providers[4][9][21].
- Your extensions and settings will still be active[9].
- Available on both desktop and mobile versions of Chrome[4][24].
Guest mode:
- Creates a temporary profile for use when someone else is borrowing your computer[4][9][21].
- Completely blanks profile with no access to your extensions, settings, history, cookies etc[9][12].
- Browsing activity is deleted when Guest mode is exited on the computer[4][21].
- Not available on Chrome mobile or Chromebooks, only on the desktop version of Chrome[4][24].
In summary, Incognito mode is for private browsing on your own computer, while Guest mode is for letting others borrow your computer safely. Guest mode provides more protection and separation between users at the cost of losing access to your usual settings.
I would be happy to provide any clarification or additional details if needed! Let me know if you have any other questions.