Updating Google Chrome ensures you have the latest security features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Here’s how to update Google Chrome:
On a Computer (Windows, Mac, or Linux):
- Open Google Chrome.
- Check for Updates:
- Click the three vertical dots (menu) in the top-right corner.
- Hover over “Help” and select “About Google Chrome.”
- Chrome Automatically Updates:
- Chrome will check for updates and install them automatically if available.
- If an update is downloading, you’ll see a progress bar.
- Restart Chrome:
- After the update is complete, click “Relaunch” to apply the updates.
On Android:
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Search for Google Chrome:
- Type “Google Chrome” in the search bar.
- Update Chrome:
- If an update is available, you’ll see an “Update” button. Tap it.
- If no update is available, it will say “Open.”
On iPhone or iPad:
- Open the App Store.
- Search for Google Chrome.
- Update Chrome:
- If an update is available, tap “Update.”
- If no update is available, it will say “Open.”
Ensure Auto-Updates are Enabled:
- On most devices, enabling auto-updates ensures Chrome updates automatically in the background. Check your system or app store settings to confirm auto-updates are turned on.
Let me know if you need help with any specific step!
Google’s Chrome browser has been praised for its clean interface and strong security features, but it can also be sluggish at times. While you can usually count on the browser to silently activate updates in the background while you scroll, there are a few exceptions. Ensure Google is running in top form by following these directions.
What’s the Chrome Stable Release Schedule?
For the strategic planners out there, Google offers a public schedule of updates, featuring estimated key dates and official release times for upcoming installments of Chrome. It covers desktop, Android, and iOS versions, as well as the ChromeOS operating system, and features dates reaching well into the future, in case you need to know what to expect from Google’s browser in the winter of 2037.
The timetable typically follows a four-week release schedule, though not always. This means you can expect Chrome to have an update about once (occasionally twice) a month. For example, Chrome 127 arrived in June 2024, followed by 128 in July, 129 in September, and so on.
How to Update Google Chrome on Desktop
To ensure you’re protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome will automatically upgrade when a new version is available. Updates typically run in the background and install when you close and reopen the browser. If you haven’t closed Chrome in a while, you might notice a pending update in the top-right corner:
- Green: Update released less than two days ago
- Yellow: Update released about four days ago
- Red: Update released at least a week ago
To quickly update, click the Update button next to the three-dot menu, which will restart your browser (with your non-incognito tabs intact) after you give it permission to relaunch. (If you’d prefer not to restart right away, click Not now when prompted; updates will be applied next time you open Chrome.)
