How to Update Google Chrome

Chrome updates automatically in the background. However, you can manually check for updates at any time.

Update Chrome on Desktop

1. Open Chrome
2. Click the three-dot menu in the top-right corner
3. Click Help > About Google Chrome
4. Chrome will check for updates and download them automatically
5. Click Relaunch to restart Chrome and apply the update

If an update is available, you may see a colored indicator on the menu icon:

• Green – Update available for less than 2 days
• Orange – Update available for about 4 days
• Red – Update available for a week or more

Update Chrome on Android

1. Open the Google Play Store
2. Tap your profile icon in the top-right
3. Tap Manage apps & device
4. Find Chrome and tap Update (or tap Update all)

Update Chrome on iPhone/iPad

1. Open the App Store
2. Tap your profile icon at the top
3. Scroll down to find Chrome
4. Tap Update next to Chrome

Check Your Current Version

To see which version of Chrome you have:

1. Open Chrome
2. Type chrome://version in the address bar
3. Press Enter

The first line shows your Chrome version number.

Troubleshooting Updates

If Chrome won’t update:

• Close and reopen Chrome
• Restart your computer
• Check your internet connection
• Temporarily disable antivirus software
• Download and reinstall Chrome from the download page