Download Google Chrome for Mac
Get Google Chrome for your Mac. Chrome runs natively on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and on Intel-based Macs, so you get full performance from your specific chip with no Rosetta translation.
System Requirements for Mac
- OS: macOS Ventura 13 or later
- Processor: Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) or Intel 64-bit
- RAM: 4 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended
- Storage: 500 MB for the install, more for cache and profiles
Chrome dropped support for macOS Catalina, Big Sur, and Monterey in earlier 2025 releases. Older Chrome builds still run on those systems but will not receive new security updates.
How to Check Your Mac Chip and macOS Version
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and choose About This Mac. Look at the Chip line. Anything starting with M is Apple Silicon. Anything starting with Intel is, well, Intel. The macOS version is shown right above (for example, “macOS Sonoma 14.6.1”).
You do not need to pick a build manually. The Chrome download page detects your chip and serves the right one automatically. The DMG is a universal binary, so the same file works on both architectures.
How to Install Chrome on Mac
- Click the download button above to get
googlechrome.dmg - Open the downloaded DMG file (it usually opens automatically)
- Drag the Chrome icon onto the Applications folder shortcut in the same window
- Eject the DMG by clicking the eject arrow next to its name in Finder
- Open Chrome from your Applications folder, Launchpad, or Spotlight (Cmd + Space, then type “Chrome”)
“Chrome Cannot Be Opened” on First Launch
The first time you run Chrome, macOS Gatekeeper may show a warning that the app was downloaded from the internet. This is normal. Click Open to confirm. If macOS blocks it entirely, open System Settings > Privacy & Security, scroll to the security section, and click Open Anyway next to the Chrome message.
Set Chrome as Your Default Browser
You can set Chrome as the default browser the first time it launches, or any time after:
- Open System Settings from the Apple menu
- Click Desktop & Dock in the sidebar
- Scroll to Default web browser and pick Google Chrome
From then on, links from Mail, Messages, and other apps open in Chrome instead of Safari.
Permissions Chrome Will Ask For
Chrome requests system permissions only when a site needs them. The first time a site uses your camera, microphone, location, or screen, macOS prompts you to allow Chrome itself. You can review and change these later in System Settings > Privacy & Security.
Apple Silicon vs Intel Performance
Chrome has shipped a native Apple Silicon build since November 2020. On M-series Macs the native build uses dramatically less power and runs noticeably faster than the Intel build emulated through Rosetta. Always use the Apple Silicon download on M-series machines, which the website serves by default.
Beta, Dev, and Canary Channels
Stable Chrome is what almost everyone wants. If you need early features:
- Beta: About one Chrome version ahead, updated weekly
- Dev: Two versions ahead, more rough edges
- Canary: Nightly build, installs side by side with Stable so you can keep both
Pre-release downloads are available at google.com/chrome/beta, /dev, and /canary.
Update Chrome on Mac
Chrome updates automatically in the background using Google Software Update. To check or trigger an update manually, click the Chrome menu in the menu bar, then About Google Chrome. Chrome looks for a new version and prompts you to relaunch when one is ready. See our full update guide for more.
Uninstall Chrome on Mac
- Quit Chrome (Cmd + Q)
- Open Applications in Finder, drag Google Chrome to the Trash
- To also remove your profile data, delete
~/Library/Application Support/Google/Chrome - Empty the Trash
For a fresh start without losing data, see reinstall Chrome.