How to update Google Chrome

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Google Chrome updates are automatically downloaded to each device by default. You will need to restart Google Chrome on your computer to allow the updates to install. On a smartphone or tablet, Chrome updates through the app store like any other app. Visit the Insider Technical Reference Library for more stories.

Google Chrome updates automatically when new versions are released. However, there may be times when you want or need to manually check for updates and installation.

Here’s how to update Google Chrome, if available, or manually check for updates.

How to update Google Chrome on Mac or PC

1. Open Google Chrome then and click on the three dots in the top right corner of the browser.

2. Click Update Google Chrome if available in the menu. You will only see this option if an update is available and already downloaded and clicking on it will prompt you to restart Chrome.

If a Chrome update is available, it will say it in this menu. William Antonelli / Insider

Note: When Chrome restarts, all tabs and windows will be closed, deleting any unsaved data within them. The tabs and windows will reopen when Chrome restarts, but without the unsaved data.

3. If you don’t see the Update Google Chrome option, hover over Help and click About Google Chrome.

4. You will be shown the current Chrome version number and Chrome will check for other updates. If it finds an update, it will download and you will be prompted to restart Chrome and install it.

The Google Chrome “About” page will check for new updates. William Antonelli / Insider How to update Google Chrome on an Android device

Like any other app, Chrome should automatically update itself when your Android is charging. But to manually check for an update:

1. Launch the Google Play Store on your Android phone or tablet.

2. Tap your profile picture in the top right and select Manage app and device from the menu.

Select the “Manage apps” option. William Antonelli / Insider

3. You will be shown some app statistics on your device and, if there are any updates available for any of them, Updates available will be displayed. Tap See details under this heading.

You can update all your apps at once or tap “See details” to get a list of all available updates. William Antonelli / Insider

4. If Google Chrome is in the list, tap Update next to it or Update all at the top of the page. If Google Chrome isn’t on the list, it’s fully up to date.

Update Chrome only or all your apps. William Antonelli / Insider

Just like on a computer, you shouldn’t lose any of your open tabs when Chrome updates.

How to update Google Chrome on iPhone or iPad

Like any other app, Chrome should automatically update when your iPhone or iPad is charging. But to manually check for an update:

1. Launch the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and tap your profile icon in the top right corner.

Tap your Apple ID profile picture. William Antonelli / Insider

2. On the page that opens, check if Google Chrome is listed as an app awaiting update. If there is, tap Update or Update All; if not, it is already fully updated.

You shouldn’t lose any open tabs when you update Chrome.

Michelle Greenlee contributed to an earlier version of this article.

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