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Publisher’s description
What is Google Chrome Dev?
Google Chrome Dev by Google LLC is free Windows software in the web browsers category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 8 file types, including .pdf, .html, .xhtml, .webp and .htm. Similar programs include Brave, Waterfox and qutebrowser.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Google Chrome Dev is a free web browser tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Google Chrome Dev safe to download?
- The file is served by dl.google.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
39721CCA6CC42C151D8B699505FD4CA87E531DC7B6E94B00C1E0E014586037AB· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 158.0.8117.2Latest | October 23, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.Chrome.Dev -emsiexec /i googlechromedevstandaloneenterprise64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {76DF22E1-E3A5-301C-BCF7-59BA2F3DC78A} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask google-chrome@devInformation
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 158.0.8117.2
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 23, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- google.com
- winget ID
- Google.Chrome.Dev
- MSI product code
- {76DF22E1-E3A5-301C-BCF7-59BA2F3DC78A}
File types it opens (8)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Google Chrome Dev free?
Yes. Google Chrome Dev is free to use.
Is Google Chrome Dev safe to download?
The download comes from dl.google.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 Google Chrome Dev 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 Google Chrome Dev be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Google Chrome Dev 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.
What are alternatives to Google Chrome Dev?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Yandex Browser and Microsoft Edge. The alternatives page compares them.
