Stable Chromium build for Windows 64-bit, nothing fancy.
Publisher’s description
What is Chromium?
Chromium by The Chromium Authors is open-source Windows software in the web browsers category. It is written in Batchfile.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 156.0.8078.48, released on October 21, 2026. The version history goes back to February 9, 2022: 179 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 38 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Hibbiki/chromium-win64) has 899 stars. On Windows it registers 3 file types, including .html, .htm and .url. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and Google Chrome.
Project description on GitHub: “Chromium builds for Windows x64”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 38 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Chromium is an open-source web browser tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Chromium safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
843CC98D19AEDBFD83D10413B3B9B8B0A0B3712A3334C461B1F62240A18FC407· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 179 versions ›179 versions over 5 years · about 38 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156.0.8078.48Latest | October 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 155.0.8059.85 | October 16, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 155.0.8059.80 | October 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 155.0.8059.40 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 154.0.8037.98 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 154.0.8037.93 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 154.0.8037.58 | September 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
| 153.0.8010.53 | September 18, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Hibbiki.Chromium -emini_installer.exe /silent /installRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- The Chromium Authors
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- BSD 3-Clause License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Hibbiki/chromium-win64
- Written in
- Batchfile
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 156.0.8078.48
- Released
- October 21, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 15, 2022
- Versions listed
- 179
- Updates / year
- 38.1
- Downloads on ExeAtlas
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 899
- GitHub forks
- 55
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Hibbiki.Chromium
File types it opens (3)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chromium free?
Yes. Chromium is open-source software under the BSD 3-Clause License licence.
Is Chromium safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 Chromium 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.
Can Chromium be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Chromium run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Chromium?
The versions page lists all 179 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 9, 2022.
Can I use Chromium without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Chromium?
Brave, Waterfox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and qutebrowser. The alternatives page compares them.
