Chrome is the official web browser from Google, built to be fast, secure, and customizable.
Publisher’s description
What is Google Chrome?
Google Chrome is a free web browser program for Windows from Google LLC. It ranks 10th by popularity among web browsers in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit as MSI. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 394,137,743 times. 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
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Large user base
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Google Chrome is a free web browser tool for 64-bit, ARM64 and 32-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Google Chrome 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:
A31BD8A4746069A128BF3BEEFDAA246C792AF5F15BBF06AF0259ABC895C9609B· 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 156.0.8078.48Latest | October 20, 2026 | — | 32-bit MSI64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
Release cycle and support
Version 156.0.8078.48 belongs to the 156 release line, supported until November 3, 2026.
| Release line | Released | Support ends | Latest version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | October 20, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | — | Supported |
| 155 | October 6, 2026 | October 20, 2026 | — | End of life |
| 154 | September 22, 2026 | October 6, 2026 | — | End of life |
| 153 | September 8, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | — | End of life |
| 152 | August 25, 2026 | September 8, 2026 | — | End of life |
| 151 | July 28, 2026 | August 25, 2026 | — | End of life |
| 150 | June 30, 2026 | July 28, 2026 | — | End of life |
| 149 | June 2, 2026 | June 30, 2026 | — | End of life |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.Chrome -echoco install GoogleChrome -ymsiexec /i googlechromestandaloneenterprise64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {FC681062-00FC-3E42-98D1-2B1A9AF642A3} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask google-chromeInformation
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Category
- Web browsers
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64, 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 156.0.8078.48
- Released
- October 20, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 21, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 394,137,743
- Website
- google.com
- winget ID
- Google.Chrome
- Chocolatey package
- GoogleChrome
- MSI product code
- {FC681062-00FC-3E42-98D1-2B1A9AF642A3}
File types it opens (8)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Google Chrome free?
Yes. Google Chrome is free to use.
Is Google Chrome 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 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 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does Google Chrome run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
What are alternatives to Google Chrome?
Brave, Waterfox, qutebrowser, Microsoft Edge and Safari. The alternatives page compares them.
