Google Chrome

by Google · Web browsers

FreeWindowsMacLinux

Google's fast Chromium-based browser with account sync.

Official download from google.com (opens in a new tab)

Opens google.com, Google's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Google Chrome?

Chrome is the most widely used desktop browser. It syncs with a Google account, runs the Chrome Web Store's extensions and updates itself in the background.

Key features

  • Sync of tabs, passwords and history with a Google account
  • Chrome Web Store extensions
  • Built-in password manager and Safety Check
  • Profiles for work and personal use

Best for

  • People who live in Google Workspace
  • Using Chrome extensions
  • Testing sites in the most common browser

Install

How to install Google Chrome

  1. 1Open the official Google Chrome download page on google.com.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id Google.Chrome -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask google-chrome

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub com.google.Chrome

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Google Chrome safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on google.com. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

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FAQ

Google Chrome questions

Where can I download Google Chrome safely?

Download Google Chrome only from Google's official site at google.com. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Google Chrome free?

Yes. Google Chrome is free to download and use, though it is not open source.

Does Google Chrome work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Google Chrome is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check Google's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Google Chrome from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id Google.Chrome -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask google-chrome); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub com.google.Chrome). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Google Chrome?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full web browsers list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.