WebDriver is an open source tool for automated testing of webapps across many browsers. It provides capabilities for navigating to web pages, user input, JavaScript execution, and more. ChromeDriver is a standalone server that implements the W3C WebDriver standard. ChromeDriver is available for Chrome on Android and Chrome on Desktop (Mac, Linux, Windows and ChromeOS).
Publisher’s description
What is ChromeDriver?
ChromeDriver by Chromium is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 11.5 MB. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 156.0.8078.47, released on October 19, 2026. The version history goes back to March 10, 2023: 117 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 32 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 2,130,030 times.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 32 a year)
- Small download (11.5 MB)
- Large user base
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: ChromeDriver is a Windows tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is ChromeDriver safe to download?
- The file is served by storage.googleapis.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
024EE8CAFA622E31CD0C3092C7A6B3548248BDE7F68317D7415408DCD03AE510· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 117 versions ›117 versions over 4 years · about 32 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156.0.8078.47Latest | October 19, 2026 | 11.5 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 155.0.8059.84 | October 14, 2026 | 11.6 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 155.0.8059.79 | October 13, 2026 | 11.6 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 155.0.8059.39 | October 6, 2026 | 11.5 MB | 64-bit ZIP32-bit ZIP |
| 154.0.8037.92 | September 28, 2026 | 11.5 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 154.0.8037.57 | September 22, 2026 | 11.5 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 153.0.8010.52 | September 17, 2026 | 11.5 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 153.0.8010.47 | September 15, 2026 | 11.5 MB | 32-bit ZIP64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Chromium.ChromeDriver -echoco install chromedriver -yscoop install main/chromedriverRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Chromium
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 156.0.8078.47
- Released
- October 19, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- March 10, 2023
- Versions listed
- 117
- Updates / year
- 32.4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 2,130,030
- Website
- chromedriver.chromium.org
- winget ID
- Chromium.ChromeDriver
- Chocolatey package
- chromedriver
- Scoop package
- main/chromedriver
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ChromeDriver free?
ChromeDriver is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is ChromeDriver safe to download?
The download comes from storage.googleapis.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ChromeDriver with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does ChromeDriver run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of ChromeDriver?
The versions page lists all 117 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 10, 2023.
Can I use ChromeDriver without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.