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:
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, look at More
.
- If an update is pending, the icon will be colored:
- Green: An update's been available for 2 days.
- Orange: An update's been available for 4 days.
- Red: An update's been available for 7 days.
To update Google Chrome:
- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More
- Click Update Google Chrome. If you don't see this button, you're on the latest version.
- Click Relaunch.
The browser saves your opened tabs and windows and reopens them automatically when it 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 and see the current browser version on your computer- On your computer, open Chrome.
- At the top right, click More
- Click Help
About Google Chrome.
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.
Click Relaunch to apply any available update.
Learn about what happens when Chrome updates to a new version.
- 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 look for the Set Up Automatic Updates for All Users button.
- Linux users: Use your package manager to update Google Chrome.
- Windows 8: Close all Chrome windows and tabs on the desktop, then relaunch Chrome to apply the update.
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? See troubleshooting 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 about using a managed Chrome device.
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