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How to Install Google Chrome on Windows, Mac and Linux

Google Chrome · for Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS

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Google Chrome is a free web browser developed by Google. It runs on Windows 10 or later, macOS 13 Ventura or later, 64-bit Linux, Android and iOS.

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Chrome is the browser many people already use on their phone, so installing it on a computer brings bookmarks, passwords and open tabs together in one place. It is free and updates itself automatically.

Key features

  • Sync across devices: Sign in with a Google account to carry bookmarks, history and saved passwords between computers and phones.
  • Google Password Manager: Saves passwords, suggests strong new ones and warns you about weak or reused ones.
  • Chrome Web Store: Thousands of extensions for productivity, accessibility, shopping and more.
  • Profiles: Keep work and personal browsing apart with separate profiles in the same browser.

Installing Chrome

  1. Google’s Chrome page recognizes your operating system and serves the matching installer.
  2. On Windows, run the small setup file; it downloads the rest of the browser and installs it.
  3. After installation, you can sign in to sync your data or simply start browsing without an account.

Chrome vs Chromium

Chrome is free but not open source; it is built on the open-source Chromium project. On Windows, Intel and AMD PCs need Windows 10 or later, while ARM-based PCs need Windows 11.

Pros

  • Easy sync with Android and Google services
  • Huge extension library
  • Automatic background updates

Cons

  • Not open source
  • Can be heavy on memory with many tabs

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chrome run on Windows laptops with ARM chips?

Yes, on Windows 11. Intel and AMD PCs can use Windows 10 or later, but ARM-based PCs need Windows 11.

Do I need a Google account to use Chrome?

No. You can browse without signing in. An account is only needed if you want to sync bookmarks and passwords between devices.

Mozilla Firefox

The major browser that is not built on Chromium. Firefox comes from a non-profit, blocks many trackers by default and syncs across devices; get it here.

Open source

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iOS

qBittorrent

Download qBittorrent, the free, open-source BitTorrent client with no ads, built-in search and RSS downloads. Official link for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Open source

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version 5.3.0

Brave

Brave blocks ads and trackers before pages load and still runs Chrome extensions. Where to get the official installer and how to tame its optional extras.

Open source

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Android
  • iOS

FileZilla Client

Need to copy files to a web server? FileZilla Client connects over FTP, FTPS and SFTP. Installing it safely and saving your first server in Site Manager.

Open source

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version 3.71.1