Update Google Chrome

To make certain yous're protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome tin automatically update when a new version of the browser is bachelor on your device. With these updates, y'all might sometimes discover that your browser looks different.

Get a Chrome update when available

Ordinarily updates happen in the background when you lot close and reopen your computer's browser. Only if you oasis't closed your browser in a while, you might see a awaiting update:

  1. On your computer, open up Chrome.
  2. At the height right, await at More More.
  3. If an update is pending, the icon will be colored:
    • Green : An update was released less than two days ago.
    • Orange : An update was released about 4 days ago.
    • Ruddy : An update was released at least a week ago.

To update Google Chrome:

  1. On your estimator, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More More.
  3. Click Aidand thenAbout Google Chrome.
  4. Click Update Google Chrome.
    • Important: If you can't find this button, you're on the latest version.
  5. Click Relaunch.

The browser saves your opened tabs and windows and reopens them automatically when it restarts. Your Incognito windows won't reopen when Chrome restarts. If you'd prefer not to restart correct abroad, click Not now. The next fourth dimension you restart your browser, the update will be applied.

Other info about updating Chrome

Learn more virtually when to update Chrome, likewise as extra tips for your operating organization.

Check for an update & the current browser version

  1. On your calculator, open Chrome.
  2. At the height right, click More .
  3. Click Help And then  About Google Chrome.

The current version number is the series of numbers beneath the "Google Chrome" heading. Chrome will check for updates when you're on this page.

To utilize any available updates, click Relaunch.

More information for Mac, Linux, & Windows users

  • Mac users: Y'all can also fix automatic browser updates for all users of your computer if Google Chrome is installed in your Applications binder. Go to "About Google Chrome," and click Automatically update Chrome for all users.
  • Linux users: To update Google Chrome, utilize your package manager.
  • Windows users: Close all Chrome windows and tabs on the desktop, and so relaunch Chrome to utilise the update.

Go pattern changes & new features early

Related topics

  • Having problems updating? Cheque our troubleshooting guide for more than information.
  • Google Chrome uses a process chosen Google Update to bank check for updates. Larn more most how Google Update works.
  • Using a Chrome device at work or school? Your network administrator might choose whether you can update Chrome, in which case you lot won't run into an selection to update Chrome. Learn how to employ a managed Chrome device.

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