Download & install Google Chrome

Google Chrome is a fast web browser available at no charge. Before you download, you can check if Chrome supports your operating system and you have all the other system requirements.

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 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 Eject.

Check your Mac configuration

You can choose the correct version of Chrome to download based on your Mac processor.

To check which version of Chrome to install:

  1. On your Mac, select the Apple icon.
  2. Select About this Mac.
  3. In the "Overview" tab, next to "Processor" or "Chip", check if it says "Intel" or "Apple".

When downloading the Chrome installation file, select the option that matches your device.

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 SSE3 capable

Mac

To use Chrome on Mac, you'll need:

  • OS X El Capitan 10.11 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 SSE3 capable

Fix problems with Chrome

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

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