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.
Install Chrome on Windows
- Download the installation file.
- If prompted, click Run or Save.
- If you chose Save, double-click the download to start installing.
- 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.
If you can't download apps outside of the Microsoft store, your computer may be in S Mode. Learn how to install Chrome.
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.
- On a computer connected to the Internet, download the alternate Chrome installer.
- Move the file to the computer where you want to install Chrome.
- 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
- Download the installation file.
- Open the file called "googlechrome.dmg."
- In the window that opens, find Chrome
.
- 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.
- Open Chrome.
- Open Finder.
- 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.
- Download the installation file.
- To open the package, click OK.
- Click Install Package.
Google Chrome will be added to your software manager so it stays up-to-date.
System requirements to use Chrome
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
To use Chrome on Mac, you'll need:
- OS X Yosemite 10.10 or later
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
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