How to Download & install Google Chrome

Google Chrome is a fast, free web browser. Before you download, you can check if Chrome supports your operating system and you have all the other system requirements. Google Chrome is one of the best web browsers out there for numerous reasons. It’s known for its fast performance, stability and efficiency, as well as its top-notch security. And if Gmail is your email provider of choice, Google Chrome makes the transition from checking your email to surfing the web seamless.

Another benefit of Google Chrome? If you have it on your computer, tablet, and phone, it will sync your bookmarks and browsing history across all three devices. This means that if you opened a recipe on your laptop but forgot to save it before going to the grocery store, you can just open Google Chrome on your cell phone and it will be there in your history.

Install Chrome on Windows

1. Download the installation file.
2. If prompted, click Run or Save.
3. If you chose Save, double-click the download to start installing.
4. Start Chrome:
   • Windows 7: A Chrome window opens once everything is done.
   • Windows 8 & 8.1: A welcome dialog appears. Click Next to select your default browser.
   • Windows 10: A Chrome window opens after everything is done. You can make Chrome your default browser.

If you’ve used a different browser, like Internet Explorer or Safari, you can import your settings into Chrome.

Can’t install Chrome because of S mode

If you can’t install Chrome on your Windows computer, your computer might be in S mode. If you want to download and install Chrome, learn more about how to exit S mode. You can also learn how to fix problems installing Chrome.

Install Chrome offline

If you’re having problems downloading Chrome on your Windows computer, you can try the alternate link below to download Chrome on a different computer.

1. On a computer connected to the Internet, download the alternate Chrome installer.
2. Move the file to the computer where you want to install Chrome.
3. Open the file, and follow the onscreen instructions to install.

If you land on the regular download page, that’s normal. Even though the installers look similar, a special tag tells us which one is best for you.

Once you download the file, you can send it to another computer.

Install Chrome on Mac

1. Download the installation file.
2. Open the file called “googlechrome.dmg.”
3. In the window that opens, find Chrome .
4. Drag Chrome to the Applications folder.
   • You might be asked to enter the admin password.
   • If you don’t know the admin password, drag Chrome to a place on your computer where you can make edits, like your desktop.
5. Open Chrome.
6. Open Finder.
7. In the sidebar, to the right of Google Chrome, click Eject .

Install Chrome on Linux

Use the same software that installs programs on your computer to install Chrome. You’ll be asked to enter the administrator account password.

1. Download the installation file.
2. To open the package, click OK.
3. Click Install Package.

Google Chrome will be added to your software manager so it stays up-to-date.

System requirements to use Chrome

Windows

To use Chrome on Windows, you’ll need:

• Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later
• An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that’s SSE2 capable

Mac

To use Chrome on Mac, you’ll need:

• OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later

Linux

To use Chrome on Linux, you’ll need:

• 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+, Debian 8+, openSUSE 13.3+, or Fedora Linux 24+
• An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that’s SSE2 capable 

On Android

Get Google Chrome

Download Chrome for Android phones and tablets.

Chrome is available on phones and tablets running Android 5.0+ (Lollipop).

Install Chrome

1. On your Android phone or tablet, go to Chrome on Google Play.
2. Tap Install.
3. Tap Accept.
4. To start browsing, go to the Home or All Apps page. Tap the Chrome app .

Try uninstalling Chrome and reinstalling it to fix problems with your search engine, Flash, pop-ups, or Chrome updates.

On iPhone & iPad

Get Google Chrome

Download Chrome for iPhones and iPads.

Chrome is available for:

• iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch
• iOS 12 or later
• All languages supported by the App Store

Install Chrome

1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Chrome on the App Store.
2. Tap Get.
3. Tap Install.
4. Enter your Apple ID Password and tap OK.
5. To start browsing, go to your homescreen. Tap the Chrome app .

Try uninstalling Chrome and reinstalling it to fix problems with your search engine, Flash, pop-ups, or Chrome updates.

Add Chrome to your iPhone’s dock

After installing Chrome on your iPhone or iPad, find and open it more easily by adding it to your dock:

1. Make space by touching and holding an app on the dock.
2. Drag the app up, and release it on your homescreen.
3. Touch and hold the Chrome app .
4. Drag the Chrome app down, and release it on your dock.
5. Press the Home button.

If you’re on an iPhone 6s or later, you can press deeply on the Chrome app to initiate a new voice search, open a new tab, scan a QR code, or access your most visited sites.

Fix problems with Chrome

• Try uninstalling Chrome and reinstalling it to fix problems with your search engine, Flash, pop-ups, or Chrome updates.
• Fix problems installing Google Chrome
• Fix “Aw, Snap!” page crashes and other page loading errors