Google Chrome: Fast and Secure Web Browser

Google Chrome is a web browser by Google LLC that lets people load web pages, search, and use online services quickly and securely. It is one of the most widely used browsers on Android, with roughly ten billion installs and a 4.12 average rating drawn from more than 49 million reviews at the time of the latest data snapshot. The app has been around since February 7, 2012, and the newest listed version, 154.0.8037.126 from October 6, 2026, mainly delivers stability and performance refinements rather than flashy new capabilities, which fits its role as a dependable everyday tool. Because it is a browser, it sits in the communication category: much of what people do with it, from reading articles to video calls in a tab, involves exchanging information across the web. On the privacy side, the app packs several protective layers worth knowing about before you install it. An Enhanced Protection mode raises the browser's security level while you surf, a Safety Check provides proactive alerts about potential risks, and the Google Password Manager generates, saves, and flags passwords that may have been exposed. At the same time, the permission list is broad and deserves attention. Chrome can request access to device and app history, identity, contacts, location, phone, photos and media files, storage, camera, microphone, Wi-Fi connection information, and device ID and call information. Many of those requests are contextual: the camera powers Google Lens, the microphone supports hands-free voice search, and location helps sites that genuinely need it. Still, the sheer range means users should review exactly what they allow rather than tapping through blindly. Compatibility is limited to Android 12L and newer, and the download is about 215 MB, so this is not a lightweight addition to a phone. The browser itself is free, includes ads, and has no in-app purchases, with a content rating of Everyone. The listing was last refreshed on October 7, 2026, and Google notes that feature availability can vary by country and language, and that compatibility differs across devices. In short, it offers a polished, feature-rich browsing experience for those who are comfortable managing permission settings.

Key features

• Google search with optional voice input for hands-free queries
• Google Lens to identify objects and text using the camera
• Google Translate for browsing the web in more than 130 languages, with one-click site translation
• Enhanced Protection mode for a higher level of browser security
• Safety Check that gives proactive alerts about browsing risks
• Google Password Manager to generate, save, and audit saved credentials
• Sync of bookmarks, tabs, passwords, and autofill data across signed-in devices
• Tab groups to keep browsing sessions organized

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the 215 MB Google Chrome APK.
2. When Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the "Install unknown apps" setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager; note that the app requires Android 12L or later.
4. Tap Install and wait for the installation to finish.
5. Open Chrome, choose your preferences, and optionally sign in with a Google account to sync bookmarks and passwords.

Latest changes

Thanks for choosing Chrome! This release, version 154.0.8037.126, focuses on stability and performance improvements to keep your browsing smooth and reliable. As always, you'll continue to benefit from the fast, secure browsing experience that Chrome is known for, along with features like enhanced protection mode and safety check.

Everyday users who rely on Google services, travelers who want built-in translation while browsing, and Android owners who value automatic syncing of passwords and bookmarks across their devices.

After installing, open the permission settings and disable anything you will not actually use; you can always grant camera, microphone, or location access temporarily the next time a feature or website asks for it.

Google Chrome remains a capable and widely trusted browser for Android, pairing strong Google integration with useful safety tools. The large permission footprint and 215 MB size mean it suits users who are willing to manage access settings in exchange for a feature-rich, synced browsing experience.