Download and install Google Chrome
Google Chrome is a fast, free web browser.
Get Google Chrome
Download Chrome for Windows, Mac, and Linux computers.
Install Chrome
Install Chrome for browsing the web. You can also re-install Chrome to fix problems with Flash, plug-ins, your search engine, pop-ups, or Chrome updates. Click below to learn how to install Chrome for each type of computer:
To install Chrome for your user account:
- Download the installer file.
- If prompted, click Run or Save.
- If you chose Save, double-click the installer file to start the installation process. We'll automatically import your homepage settings and browser history for you.
- Start Chrome:
- Windows 7: A Chrome window opens once everything is set up.
- Windows 8 and 8.1: A welcome dialog appears, click Next to select your default browser.
- Windows 10: A Chrome window opens once everything is set up. You can then make Chrome your default browser.
- Download the disk image.
- Open the file called "Google Chrome.dmg."
- In the window that opens, find the Chrome icon
. Drag it to the Applications folder. If you don't have administrative rights, you'll be asked to authenticate. If you're not able to authenticate, drag the icon to a location on your computer where you do have rights, such as your desktop.
- Open Chrome. We'll automatically import your homepage settings and browser history for you.
- Open Finder.
- In the window's sidebar, to the right of Google Chrome, click Eject
.
Use the same software that installs programs on your computer to install Chrome. Make sure you have administrative access first.
- Download the installer file.
- Click OK to open the package.
- Click Install Package.
- Google Chrome will add its program information to your software manager so that it can be kept up-to-date.
See system requirements
Learn about what your computer needs to install and 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 Mavericks 10.9 or later
To use Chrome on Linux, you'll need:
- 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04+, Debian 8+, openSUSE 13.1+, or Fedora Linux 21+
- An Intel Pentium 4 processor or later that's SSE2 capable
Fix problems installing Chrome
Learn how to fix installation problems with Chrome. Or, fix websites that aren't loading.
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