Update Google Chrome

To make sure you're protected by the latest security updates, Google Chrome can automatically update when a new version of the browser is available on your device. With these updates, you might sometimes notice that your browser looks different.

Get a Chrome update when available

Commonly updates happen in the background when you close and reopen your computer'south browser. Simply if you lot haven't closed your browser in a while, y'all might see a awaiting update:

  1. On your estimator, open Chrome.
  2. At the top correct, look at More More.
  3. If an update is awaiting, the icon will exist colored:
    • Dark-green : An update was released less than 2 days ago.
    • Orange : An update was released near iv days ago.
    • Red : 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 than More.
  3. Click Helpand thenAbout Google Chrome.
  4. Click Update Google Chrome.
    • Important: If y'all can't notice this button, you're on the latest version.
  5. Click Relaunch.

The browser saves your opened tabs and windows and reopens them automatically when information technology restarts. Your Incognito windows won't reopen when Chrome restarts. If yous'd adopt non to restart right away, click Not now. The next time y'all restart your browser, the update will be applied.

Other info about updating Chrome

Learn more nearly when to update Chrome, as well as extra tips for your operating system.

Check for an update & the current browser version

  1. On your estimator, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More than .
  3. Click Aid And then  About Google Chrome.

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

To use whatever available updates, click Relaunch.

More than data for Mac, Linux, & Windows users

  • Mac users: Y'all can too set up automatic browser updates for all users of your figurer if Google Chrome is installed in your Applications folder. Go to "About Google Chrome," and click Automatically update Chrome for all users.
  • Linux users: To update Google Chrome, employ your packet managing director.
  • Windows users: Close all Chrome windows and tabs on the desktop, then relaunch Chrome to apply the update.

Become blueprint changes & new features early

Related topics

  • Having issues updating? Check our troubleshooting guide for more information.
  • Google Chrome uses a process called Google Update to check for updates. Larn more than about how Google Update works.
  • Using a Chrome device at work or schoolhouse? Your network ambassador might choose whether you can update Chrome, in which case you won't encounter an pick to update Chrome. Learn how to utilize a managed Chrome device.

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