Google Chrome
Google's widely used browser with account sync and a huge extension store
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2 · SOMEBackground update services, sign-in and sync prompts, and Google's data collection by default.
About
Chrome is Google's web browser and the most widely used browser on both desktop and mobile. It is built on the open-source Chromium project, but the Chrome build itself is proprietary freeware that adds Google services such as account sync, automatic updates and built-in page translation. Signing in with a Google account carries bookmarks, saved passwords, history and open tabs between computers and phones. The Chrome Web Store offers a very large catalogue of extensions, and Safe Browsing warns about dangerous sites and downloads. Recent versions also add Gemini AI features, some of which are limited to certain countries or paid Google plans. Chrome suits people who want broad website compatibility and already use Google services; anyone who prefers to share less data with Google may want to compare it with other Chromium-based browsers.
- Syncs bookmarks, passwords and tabs through a Google account
- Chrome Web Store with a very large extension library
- Safe Browsing warnings for risky sites and downloads
- Built-in translation and password manager
- Separate profiles for work and personal browsing
Before you download
- Needs Windows 10 or later or macOS 13 Ventura or later; Linux builds are 64-bit only.
What it looks like
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