Google Chrome
Free- Category
- Browsers
- Version
- 153.0.8010.37
- Size
- ~160 MB
- Licence terms
- Free for personal and business use
- Supported OS
- Windows 11 · 10
- Install method
- Automatic install supported
- Developer
- Downloads via this site
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What it is
Google’s web browser, and the most used desktop browser worldwide. Its Chromium engine also powers Edge, Whale and Opera. Sign in with a Google account and your bookmarks, saved passwords and open tabs come back automatically — which is why it is often the first thing people install after reformatting.
When to pick this
When you want your existing extensions and passwords back as they were. On a low-spec PC Edge is lighter; if you use Naver services heavily, Whale may suit you better.
Details
Account sync
One sign-in restores bookmarks, saved passwords, autofill addresses and extensions. If you were signed in before the reformat, there is nothing to back up separately.
Extensions
The Chrome Web Store covers ad blocking, translation and password management. Edge and Whale can install most of the same extensions.
Memory use
Each tab runs as its own process, so many open tabs use a lot of memory. On 8GB of RAM or less, turn on the memory saver.
Distribution
- winget ID
- Google.Chrome
- Redistribution policy
- Official source link only
- Last checked
- 2026-09-09
- Official site
- https://www.google.com/chrome/