An updater to keep Chrome (and certain other Google software) up to date.
Publisher’s description
What is Google Updater?
Google Updater is a free program for Windows from Google LLC.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 157.0.8089.0, released on October 6, 2026. 50 versions are listed since May 6, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 21 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 21 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
In short: Google Updater is a free Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Google Updater 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:
4ACBB0500569112F3A1B141FADA4084D2E83407E36E3559FEE9F0E9001CD0597· 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 50 versions ›50 versions over 2 years · about 21 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157.0.8089.0Latest | October 6, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 156.0.8067.3 | October 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 156.0.8067.0 | September 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 152.0.7933.2 | September 21, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 152.0.7933.0 | July 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 151.0.7910.2 | July 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 151.0.7910.0 | June 29, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
| 150.0.7863.0 | June 2, 2026 | — | 32-bit EXE32-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Google.GoogleUpdater -eUpdaterSetup.exe --install --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Google LLC
- Licence
- Proprietary (Freeware)
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Version
- 157.0.8089.0
- Released
- October 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- May 6, 2024
- Versions listed
- 50
- Updates / year
- 20.7
- winget ID
- Google.GoogleUpdater
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Frequently asked questions
Is Google Updater free?
Yes. Google Updater is free to use.
Is Google Updater 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 Updater 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 Updater be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Google Updater run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Google Updater?
The versions page lists all 50 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 6, 2024.
Can I use Google Updater without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
