Chrome browser
This page was last updated at: Mar 9, 2026
Chrome is a web browser that runs on Desktop and mobile devices.
About Chrome
| Browser URL | www.google.com/chrome/ |
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| Browser made by | |
| Development Status |
Active The browser is actively maintained and developed
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| Launched | 2008 |
| Launched on Android | 2013 |
| Launched on iOS | 2012 |
| Operating Systems |
Android,
iOS,
Linux,
macOS,
Windows
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| Device platforms | Desktop, Mobile |
| Rendering Engine | Chromium (and WebKit on iOS) |
| License | Proprietary freeware, based on open-source components |
| Extensions/Addons? | Chrome supports extensions |
| Browser Sync? |
Chrome supports syncing between different devices
Provides complete synchronisation between devices and platforms for bookmarks, browsing history, passwords, open tabs, payment info, settings, and so on. You must be signed in to Chrome with your Google Account for this to work.
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Get Chrome
| Apple iOS Store | Chrome browser on the iOS App Store |
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| Google Play | Chrome browser on Google Play |
Further links
| Wikipedia Article | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Chrome |
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Official News/Blog
2008-09-01
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A fresh take on the browser
Google's original announcement in 2008 of the Chrome browser
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