Update Google Chrome

To make sure yous'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, yous might sometimes notice that your browser looks dissimilar.

Get a Chrome update when bachelor

Unremarkably updates happen in the background when you close and reopen your computer's browser. But if you oasis't airtight your browser in a while, you might see a pending update:

  1. On your estimator, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, expect at More More.
  3. If an update is pending, the icon volition exist colored:
    • Light-green : An update was released less than two days ago.
    • Orange : An update was released about 4 days ago.
    • Red : An update was released at to the lowest degree a calendar week ago.

To update Google Chrome:

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top correct, click More More.
  3. Click Helpand thenMost Google Chrome.
  4. Click Update Google Chrome.
    • Important: If you lot can't detect this button, you lot'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 right away, click Non now. The next fourth dimension you restart your browser, the update will be practical.

Other info almost updating Chrome

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

Bank check for an update & the current browser version

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

The 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 apply any available updates, click Relaunch.

More data for Mac, Linux, & Windows 8 users

  • Mac users: You can also set up automatic browser updates for all users of your estimator 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, use your bundle director.
  • Windows 8: Close all Chrome windows and tabs on the desktop, then relaunch Chrome to apply the update.

Get design changes & new features early

Related topics

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

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