Update Google Chrome

To make sure you'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, you might sometimes notice that your browser looks different.

Get a Chrome update when available

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

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, look at More .
3. If an update is pending, the icon will be colored:
   • Green: An update was released less than 2 days ago.
   • Orange: An update was released about 4 days ago.
   • Red: 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 .
3. Click Help  About Google Chrome.
4. Click Update Google Chrome.
   • Important: If you can'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 prefer not to restart right away, click Not now. The next time you restart your browser, the update will be applied.

Other info about updating Chrome

Learn more about when to update Chrome, as well as extra tips for your operating system.

Check for an update & the current browser version

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More .
3. Click Help  About Google Chrome.

The current version number is the series 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 information for Mac, Linux, & Windows users

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

Get design changes & new features early

Want a preview of what's coming soon? Download the beta version of Chrome, then join our community and let us know how well it works for you.

 

Related topics

• Having problems updating? Check our troubleshooting guide for more 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 choose whether you can update Chrome, in which case you won’t see an option to update Chrome. Learn how to use a managed Chrome device.