Update Google Chrome

To make sure yous're protected past 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.

Go a Chrome update when available

Normally updates happen in the background when yous shut and reopen your figurer's browser. Just if y'all oasis't closed your browser in a while, you lot might see a pending update:

  1. On your figurer, open Chrome.
  2. At the pinnacle correct, await at More More.
  3. If an update is awaiting, the icon volition exist colored:
    • Green : An update was released less than two days ago.
    • Orangish : An update was released about four days ago.
    • Cerise : An update was released at least a week ago.

To update Google Chrome:

  1. On your computer, open Chrome.
  2. At the top right, click More More.
  3. Click Helpand thenAbout Google Chrome.
  4. Click Update Google Chrome.
    • Of import: If y'all tin't find this button, you'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 adopt non to restart right abroad, click Not now. The next time you restart your browser, the update will exist applied.

Other info well-nigh updating Chrome

Learn more about when to update Chrome, as well as actress tips for your operating arrangement.

Check for an update & the current browser version

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

The current version number is the serial of numbers beneath the "Google Chrome" heading. Chrome will cheque for updates when yous're on this folio.

To use any available updates, click Relaunch.

More data for Mac, Linux, & Windows 8 users

  • Mac users: You can also prepare automatic browser updates for all users of your computer if Google Chrome is installed in your Applications binder. Go to "About Google Chrome," and click Automatically update Chrome for all users.
  • Linux users: To update Google Chrome, employ your package director.
  • Windows 8: Close all Chrome windows and tabs on the desktop, and so relaunch Chrome to apply the update.

Get design changes & new features early

Related topics

  • Having bug updating? Check 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 school? Your network administrator might cull whether you can update Chrome, in which instance you won't see an choice to update Chrome. Learn how to use a managed Chrome device.

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