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Update Google Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help

This document provides instructions for updating Google Chrome on a computer. It explains that Chrome updates automatically in the background when closing and reopening the browser. It notes that if the browser has not been closed in a while, a pending update may be indicated by the color of the icon at the top right. It gives steps to manually update Chrome by opening the browser menu and clicking "Help" and "About Google Chrome", then "Update Google Chrome". It also covers what happens to open tabs and windows during the update process.

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Update Google Chrome - Computer - Google Chrome Help

This document provides instructions for updating Google Chrome on a computer. It explains that Chrome updates automatically in the background when closing and reopening the browser. It notes that if the browser has not been closed in a while, a pending update may be indicated by the color of the icon at the top right. It gives steps to manually update Chrome by opening the browser menu and clicking "Help" and "About Google Chrome", then "Update Google Chrome". It also covers what happens to open tabs and windows during the update process.

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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.

Computer Android iPhone & iPad

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

More information for Mac, Linux, & Windows users

Get design changes & new features early

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.
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