Google Chrome version history
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Google Chrome is a freeware web browser developed by Google LLC. The development process is split into different "release channels", each working on a build in a separate stage of development. Chrome provides 4 channels: Stable, Beta, Dev, and Canary. On the stable builds, Chrome is updated every two to three weeks for minor releases and every six weeks for major releases. This article will go over the full version history of Google Chrome
_This information is as of 2021 October 3rd. More information will need to be added in the future.
The following table summarizes the release history for the Google Chrome web browser.
Discontinued Stable channel Beta channel Developer channel Canary channel
Major version Release date Layout engine V8 engine Significant changes Issues/Bugs
0.2.149 2008-09-02 WebKit 522 0.3
First release
0.3.154 2008-10-29
Improved plugin performance and reliability
Spell checking for input fields
Improved web proxy performance and reliability
Tab and window management updates
0.4.154 2008-11-24 WebKit 525
Bookmark manager with import and export support
Privacy section added to the application options
New blocked popup notification
1.0.154 2008-12-11 WebKit 528
First stable release
2.0.172 2009-05-24 WebKit 530 0.4
35% faster JavaScript on the SunSpider benchmark
Mouse wheel support
Full-screen mode
Full-page zoom
Form auto-fill
Sort bookmarks by title
Tab docking to browser and desktop edges
Basic Greasemonkey support
3.0.195 2009-10-12 WebKit 532 1.2
New "new tab" page for improved customization
25% faster JavaScript
HTML5 video and audio tag support
Lightweight theme support
4.0.249 2010-01-25 WebKit 532.5 1.3
Extensions
Bookmark synchronization
Enhanced developer tools
Improved HTML5 support
Performance improvements
Full ACID3 pass
HTTP byte range support
Experimental new anti-reflected-XSS feature called "XSS Auditor"
4.1.249 2010-03-17
Translate infobar
New privacy features
Disabled XSS Auditor
5.0.375 2010-05-21 WebKit 533 2.1
Browser preference synchronizing
Increased HTML5 support (Geolocation API, App Cache, web sockets, and file drag-and-drop)
Revamped bookmark manager
Adobe Flash Player integrated
First stable releases for macOS, 32 bit Linux, and 64 bit Linux
6.0.472 2010-09-02 WebKit 534.3 2.2
Updated and more streamlined UI with simplified Omnibox
New tab page
Merged menu buttons
Form auto-fill
Expanded synchronization support to include extensions and auto-fill data
Support for WebM videos
Built-in PDF support (disabled by default)
7.0.517 2010-10-21 WebKit 534.7 2.3.11
Implemented HTML5 parsing algorithm
File API
Directory upload via input tag
macOS version gained AppleScript support for UI automation
Late binding enabled for SSL sockets: high priority SSL requests are now always sent to the server first.
New options for managing cookies
Updated New Tab page to enable featuring of web applications
8.0.552 2010-12-02 WebKit 534.10 2.4.9
Chrome Web Store
Built-in PDF viewer that works inside Chrome's sandbox for increased security
Expanded synchronization support to include web applications
Improved plug-in handling
This release added "about:flags" to showcase experimental features such as Chrome Instant, side tabs on Windows, tabbed settings, Click to Play, background web applications, Remoting, disables outdated plug-ins, XSS Auditor, Cloud Print Proxy, GPU-accelerated compositing, WebGL support for the canvas element, and a "tab overview" mode (like Exposé) for macOS.
9.0.597 2011-02-03 WebKit 534.13 2.5.9
WebGL enabled by default
Adobe Flash sandboxing on Windows and Chrome Instant (a la Google Instant) option
WebP support
New flags: print preview, GPU-accelerated compositing, GPU-accelerated Canvas 2D, Google Native Client, CRX-less Web Apps, Web page prerendering, experimental Extension APIs, disable hyperlink auditing
10.0.648 2011-03-08 WebKit 534.16 3.0.12
Google Cloud Print sign-in interface enabled by default
Partially implemented sandboxing of the GPU process
Faster JavaScript performance due to incorporation of Crankshaft, an improved compiler for V8
Settings pages that open in a tab, rather than a dialog box
Malware reporting and disabling outdated plugins
Password sync
GPU accelerated video
Background WebApps
webNavigation extension API
11.0.696 2011-04-27 WebKit 534.24 3.1.8
HTML5 Speech Input API
Updated icon
12.0.742 2011-06-07 WebKit 534.30 3.2.10
Hardware accelerated 3D CSS
New Safe Browsing protection against downloading malicious files
Ability to delete Flash cookies from inside Chrome
Launch Apps by name from the Omnibox
Integrated Sync into new settings pages
Improved screen reader support
New warning when hitting Command-Q on Mac
New flags: P2P API
Existing tab on foreground on open
Experimental new tab page
Add grouping to tab context menu
Run PPAPI Flash in the renderer process
Multiple profiles
Removed Google Gears
Print and Save buttons in the PDF viewe
13.0.782 2011-08-02 WebKit 535.1 3.3.10
Instant Pages (pre-rendering of Web pages)
Native print interface and preview (Linux and Windows only)
Experimental new tab page
Experimental Restrict Instant To Search option
14.0.835 2011-09-16 3.4.14
Native Client (NaCl) enabled for apps in the Chrome Web Store
Web Audio API
Additional macOS Lion feature support
Sync Encryption for all data
Print preview on Mac
Validation of HTTPS sites
Experimental Web Request extension API
Experimental Content Settings extension API
15.0.874 2011-10-25 WebKit 535.2 3.5.10
Faster print preview
Redesigned new tab page on by default
JavaScript fullscreen API enabled by default
Inline installation of Chrome Web Store items by verified sites
Omnibox History synchronization
Switched to FFmpeg native VP8 decoder
Extensions integrated into settings pages
GPU Accelerated Canvas 2D disabled
16.0.912 2011-12-13 WebKit 535.7 3.6.6
Multiple profiles on by default
Optional permissions in Chrome extensions, so the user can opt-in or opt-out of the optional permissions at installation time
Experimental support for side tabs was removed.
17.0.963 2012-02-08 WebKit 535.11 3.7.12
Updated Omnibox prerendering of pages
Download scanning protection
New extensions APIs
Improved History tab
Removal of "+" symbol from the "new tab" button
Limited support for changing user agent strings
Adjustable margins in print preview
Search engine synchronization
Disabled GAIA profile info
18.0.1025 2012-03-28
2012-06-27 (Android ARM)
2012-09-26
(18.0.1026, Android x86) WebKit 535.19 3.8.9
Hardware-accelerated Canvas2D graphics
WebGL without the need of 3D graphics hardware through the software rasterizer SwiftShader
Brighter "new tab" button
19.0.1084 2012-05-15
2012-06-28 (iOS) WebKit 536.5 3.9.24
Access tabs between devices
Reorganized and searchable settings interface
Better spell check by using the Google search engine spell checker
Web Store link to the bottom of New Tab page
Experimental JavaScript Harmony (ECMAScript 6) support
Experimental Web Intents API
20.0.1132 2012-06-26 WebKit 536.10 3.10.6
Experimental touch friendly user interface adjustments. Context menus have extra vertical padding between items.
New tab button is bigger and wider
21.0.1180 2012-07-31
2012-08-22 (iOS) WebKit 537.1 3.11.10
Media Stream API (getUserMedia) enabled by default. (E.g. webcam access via JavaScript.)
Gamepad API prototype available by default.
Support for (pointer) and (hover) CSS media queries so sites can optimize their user interface for touch when touch-screen support is available.
HTML5 audio/video and WebAudio now support 24-bit PCM wave files
Note: This is the last version of Chrome that will run on Mac OS X 10.5.8 Leopard. (undocumented)
22.0.1229 2012-09-25 WebKit 537.4 3.12.19
New-style packaged apps are enabled by default.
New menu icon, replacing the wrench icon
Support for TLS 1.1
Support for color management ICC v2 profiles by default
23.0.1271 2012-11-06
2012-11-28 (iOS) WebKit 537.11 3.13.7
Do Not Track preference
Hardware video acceleration with 25% more efficient power consumption in some scenarios
Manager for site permission control
New icon for Chrome Web Store when opening new tab
PPAPI Flash Player (or Pepper-based Flash Player) replaced the NPAPI Flash Player on Mac also
24.0.1312 2013-01-10 WebKit 537.17 3.14.5
Support for MathML
The HTML5 datalist element now supports suggesting a date and time
Experimental support for CSS custom filters
25.0.1364 2013-02-21
2013-02-27 (Android)
2013-03-04 (iOS) WebKit 537.22 3.15.11
Support for Opus audio
Support for VP9 video
Silent installs of external extensions are now disabled by default.
Web Speech API
Encrypted omnibox search (https)
Native Client on ARM
Disabled MathML support for the time being
Android version (update from 18):
Newer V8 JavaScript engine
Audio now continues to play while Chrome is in the background
Support for pausing audio in Chrome when phone is in use
26.0.1410 2013-03-26
2013-04-03 (Android)
2013-04-09 (iOS) WebKit 537.31 3.16.14
Improved spell checker (grammar and homonym checking)
Desktop shortcuts for multiple users (profiles) on Windows
Asynchronous DNS resolver on Mac and Linux
Android version:
Autofill and password sync
Performance and stability improvements
27.0.1453 2013-05-21
2013-05-22 (Android)
2013-06-03 (iOS) WebKit 537.36 3.17.6
Resource handling optimized for faster page loads
Improved Omnibox predictions and spelling correction
syncFileSystem API for Google Drive data synchronization
Stop packaging Manifest version 1.0 extensions
Android version:
Fullscreen on phones (scrolling down the page makes the toolbar disappear)
Simpler searching (the query stays visible in the omnibox, making it easier to edit)
Client-side certificate support
Tab history on tablets
"A ton of stability and performance fixes"
28.0.1500 2013-06-17 (Linux)
2013-07-09
(macOS and Windows)
2013-07-10 (Android)
2013-07-17 (iOS) Blink 28 (except iOS) 3.18.5
Replaced layout engine with Blink, a fork of WebKit on all platforms besides iOS
Faster page loads with the new Blink threaded HTML parser
Rich Notifications and Notification Center (HTML-based notifications deprecated)
Major improvements to the asm.js benchmark performances
Support for the CSS :unresolved pseudoclass for Custom Elements
Support for the CSS @supports conditional blocks to test for property:value pairs
Android version:
Fullscreen API support (fullscreen browsing on tablets)
Experimental WebGL, Web Audio, WebRTC support behind flags
Built-in translation
iOS version:
Improved interoperability with many other Google Apps
Voice Search enhancements
Fullscreen for iPad
Data usage savings (rolling out over time)
Access to browser history
29.0.1547 2013-08-20
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2013-08-21 (Android)
2013-09-12 (iOS) Blink 29 (except iOS) 3.19.18
Support for VP9 final
Support for TLS 1.2
Preliminary QUIC support
Improved Omnibox suggestions based on the recency of visited sites
Ability to reset user profile back to its original state
New apps and extensions APIs (such as Native Messaging API for connecting Chrome with native applications installed on the same computer - an alternative to NPAPI)
Android version:
WebRTC support
WebAudio support
Improved scrolling responsiveness and visual indication when scrolling to the top or bottom of a page
Startup performance and stability improvements
New color picker user interface for web forms
Support for Google's experimental data compression service (comparable to Opera Turbo) that lets Google servers quickly read and optimize a Web page for mobile devices, then transmit it to the smartphone using Google's SPDY network technology.
Rudimentary tab groups implemented
iOS version:
Get back to Search Results faster
Data cost savings enhancements (rolled out incrementally)
Voice search pronoun support (e.g. queries like: “Who is the president of the United States?” followed by “Who is his wife?”)
Improvements to Single Sign On with other Google Apps
Support for WebP image format
30.0.1599 2013-09-18 (iOS)
2013-10-01
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2013-10-02 (Android) Blink 30 (except iOS) 3.20.17
New image context menu item: "Search Google for this image"
New Chrome Apps APIs: webview.request, media gallery write support and downloads
New platform features (both in desktop and mobile): support for the WebRTC Device Enumeration API, allowing users to change their microphones and/or camera on the fly without having to restart the WebRTC call, DevTools now supports CSS source maps, Chrome will now match the behavior of IE and not honor the Refresh header or tags when the URL to be refreshed to has a javascript: scheme
Android version:
New gesture: swipe horizontally across the top toolbar to quickly switch tabs
New gesture: drag vertically down from the toolbar to enter into the tab switcher view
New gesture: drag down from the menu to open the menu and select wanted item without having to lift finger
WebGL is enabled by default on high-end devices
DeviceMotion (device acceleration and rotation rates) events
Media Source Extension is enabled on Android 4.1+
Two new experimental features behind a flag: Web Speech API (recognition) and the Vibration API
iOS version:
New look and feature enhancements for iOS7
Improvements to Fullscreen behavior especially on iPad (iOS7 only)
New Settings UI
Maps and email links launch the Google Maps and Gmail apps (if installed) automatically. You can change your preference in Settings
Stability / security improvements and bug fixes
31.0.1650 2013-11-12
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2013-11-14 (Android)
2013-11-20 (iOS) Blink 31 (except iOS) 3.21.18
Payment requestAutocomplete() on Chrome for Android, Windows, Chrome OS
PNaCl on desktop versions of Chrome
New Chrome Apps APIs: With URL handlers for apps, Chrome App developers can now specify URLs to be handled by a Chrome App. For example, a document link on a website could open a document editor Chrome App. This gives users more seamless entry points into their favorite Chrome Apps.
Directory access for Apps allows Chrome Apps to access and write to user-approved folders. This feature can be used to share files between a Chrome App and a native app. For example, a Chrome App code editor could modify files managed by a native Git client.
SCTP for WebRTC Data Channel allows P2P data transfers between browsers to be either best effort, reliable, or semi reliable, opening up use cases such as gaming.
Alpha channel support for WebM video enables transparency masking (a.k.a. green screen effects) in WebM videos.
Speech recognition with the JavaScript Web Speech API is now supported on Chrome for Android.
window.devicePixelRatio now takes full-page zoom (but not pinch zoom) into account
Support for { alpha: false } in getContext('2d') lets you create an opaque canvas. This is similar to existing WebGL functionality and can improve the rendering performance of your app.
The Media Source API has been unprefixed and is now supported on Chrome for Android. It allows JavaScript to generate media streams for playback, addressing use cases like adaptive streaming and time shifting live streams.
2D canvas now supports the "ellipse" method.
Support for several Mutation Events has been removed. Consider using MutationObserver instead.
iOS version:
Fast form completion with Autofill
Long press on an image to search for related images
Stability / security improvements and bug fixes
32.0.1700 2014-01-14
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-01-15 (Android)
2014-01-27 (iOS) Blink 32 (except iOS) 3.22.24
Tab indicators for sound, webcam and casting
A different look for Win8 Metro mode
Automatically blocking malware files
A number of new apps/extension APIs
Various under-the-hood changes for stability and performance
Android version:
Add web page shortcuts right to your home screen more easily from the menu
Reduce data usage in Chrome up to 50%. Visit Settings > Bandwidth management > Reduce data usage to enable.
iOS version:
Translate
When you come across a page written in a language that you don't understand, just look for the translation bar. One tap and the page is quickly translated for you.
Reduce Data Usage
Reduce your data usage by up to 50%. Enable this feature and view your savings: Settings > Bandwidth > Reduce Data Usage.
New Tab Page update to make searching faster and easier
This feature is being rolled out and will be available to all users over time, beginning on iPhone.
33.0.1750 2014-02-18 (iOS)
2014-02-20
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-02-26 (Android) Blink 33 (except iOS) 3.23.17
Custom Elements
Ogg Opus in MSE and <video>
Page Visibility API
VTTCue
Web Speech API (synthesis)
Font-kerning
requestAutocomplete()
Speech Synthesis
Android version:
Download progress notification for file downloads using the Chrome network stack
Updated help and feedback UI
Support for <datalist> tag
iOS version:
Stability and security updates
34.0.1847 2014-04-02 (Android)
2014-04-08
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-04-29 (iOS) Blink 34 (except iOS) 3.24.35
Responsive Images and Unprefixed Web Audio
Import supervised users onto new computers
A different look for Windows 8 Metro mode
A number of new apps/extension APIs
New scroll bar look
Ignores autocomplete="off" on password input fields
Android version:
Battery usage optimizations
iOS version:
Updated tour when you start Chrome for the first time
Support for autocomplete in the omnibox for right to left languages
35.0.1916 2014-05-20 (Android)
2014-05-20
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-05-28 (iOS) Blink 35 (except iOS) 3.25.28
More developer control over touch input
New JavaScript features
Unprefixed Shadow DOM v0
A number of new apps/extension APIs
Opus updated to version v1.1
Android version:
Undo Tab Close
Fullscreen video with Subtitles and HTML5 controls
Support for some multi-window devices
iOS version:
Added right-to-left support to the omnibox for Arabic and Hebrew
See your search term in the omnibox, instead of the long search query URL
Easily refine your search queries and view more results on the search results page
Stability improvements and bug fixes
Linux version:
Switched graphics interface backend from GTK+ to Aura
36.0.1985 2014-07-15 (iOS)
2014-07-16
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-07-16 (Android) Blink 36 (except iOS) 3.26.31
Rich Notifications Improvements
An Updated Incognito / Guest NTP design
The addition of a Browser crash recovery bubble
Multiple stability and performance improvements
Android version:
Improved text rendering on non-mobile optimized sites
Doodles return to the new tab page
iOS version:
Allows mobile sites that have added Cast support to work with your Cast-enabled device
Stability improvements and bug fixes
Linux version:
Chrome App Launcher
37.0.2062 2014-08-26
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-09-03 (Android)
2014-09-22 (iOS) Blink 37 (except iOS) 3.27.34
DirectWrite support on Windows for improved font rendering
A number of new apps/extension APIs
Multiple stability and performance improvements
Removal of the showModalDialog API, breaking several enterprise web apps
Android version:
Signing into Chrome signs you into your favorite Google sites
Updated look and feel with elements of Material Design
Multiple performance improvements and bug fixes
Windows version:
64-bit Windows support
38.0.2125 2014-10-07
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-10-07 (iOS)
2014-10-08 (Android) Blink 38 (except iOS) 3.28.71
A number of new apps/extension APIs
Support for logging into sites using FIDO U2F Security Key (a USB or smartcard security token) as a factor in 2-factor authentication
Under-the-hood changes for stability and performance
Android version:
Support for Battery Status and Screen orientation APIs
Additional Material Design updates
Bug fixes and performance improvements
iOS version:
Better support for iPhone 6 and 6+
Download and open files in Google Drive
Stability improvements and bug fixes
Security fix
39.0.2171 2014-11-12 (Android)
2014-11-18
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2014-11-24 (iOS) Blink 39 (except iOS) 3.29.88
Removes SSL/TLS protocol version fallback to SSLv3
64-bit support for Mac
A number of new apps/extension APIs
Under-the-hood changes for stability and performance
Android version:
Number of bug fixes and performance improvements
Experimental Reader Mode can be enabled via chrome://flags, is not available for tablets in this version
40.0.2214 2015-01-20 (iOS)
2015-01-21
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-01-21 (Android) Blink 40 (except iOS) 3.30.33
Disabled SSLv3 support by default
The minimum SSL/TLS version can now be set through about:flags
Updated info dialog for Chrome app on Windows and Linux
A new clock behind/ahead error message
Android version:
Updated page info and content settings UI
Number of bug fixes and performance improvements
iOS version:
New look with Material Design bringing bold graphics, fluid motion, and tactile surfaces
iOS 8 optimizations and support for bigger phones
Support handoff from Chrome to your default browser on macOS
Stability improvements and bug fixes
41.0.2272 2015-03-03
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-03-11 (Android)
2015-03-16 (iOS) Blink 41 (except iOS) 4.1.0
A number of new apps/extension APIs
Many under the hood changes for stability and performance
Aero interface is disabled in Windows Vista
Android version:
The ability to pull to reload at the top of most pages
A number of bug fixes and performance improvements
42.0.2311 2015-04-14
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-04-15 (Android)
2015-04-16 (iOS) Blink 42 (except iOS) 4.2.77
Support for NPAPI plugins disabled by default
A number of new apps, extension and Web Platform APIs (including the Push API)
Many under the hood changes for stability and performance
Add Bookmark is now redesigned.
Android version:
Getting the latest updates from sites with notifications
Adding your favorite sites to your homescreen is now even easier
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements
43.0.2357 2015-05-19
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-05-27 (Android)
2015-06-01 (iOS) Blink 43 (except iOS) 4.3.61
Numerous bug fixes and security fixes
Android version:
Faster Checkout – Quickly and securely complete checkout forms with data from Google Wallet
Touch to Search – Learn more about words and phrases by touching them on your screen
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements
No longer supports Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
44.0.2403 2015-07-21
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-07-22 (iOS)
2015-07-29 (Android) Blink 44 (except iOS) 4.4.63
A number of new apps/extension APIs
Change in the loading page circle on Chrome tabs
Many under the hood changes for stability and performance
Android version:
Fixed a boatload of bugs and performance issues.
iOS version:
Swipe to navigate: swipe right or left to navigate backwards and forwards
Support for accessing Physical Web content from the Today view
Stability improvements and bug fixes[r 107]
45.0.2454 2015-09-01
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-09-01 (Android)
2015-09-02 (iOS) Blink 45 (except iOS) 4.5.103
Support for NPAPI plugins permanently disabled
A number of fixes and improvements
Android version:
A number of fixes for a whole bunch of performance/stability/other issues.
46.0.2490 2015-10-13
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-10-14 (Android)
2015-10-22 (iOS) Blink 46 (except iOS) 4.6.85
Change in taskbar logo design
A number of fixes and improvements.
Android version:
Under the hood performance and stability tweaks.
47.0.2526 2015-12-01 (iOS)
2015-12-01
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2015-12-02 (Android) Blink 47 (except iOS) 4.7.80
Change in appearance on closing tabs with red x's
New PDF viewer design
Security fixes
Android version:
"More than a barge load of performance and stability fixes".
iOS version:
Added support for more keyboard shortcuts. Bluetooth keyboards can open, close or change tabs or conduct a voice search.
Support for 3D touch on iPhone 6s/+. Force touch the Chrome icon to quickly open a new tab, a new incognito* tab, or conduct a voice search.
48.0.2564 2016-01-20
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-01-27 (iOS)
2016-01-27 (Android) Blink 48 (except iOS) 4.8.271
"Tab discarding" was enabled by default in chrome://flags
Window change in right-clicking an embedded web link
The key icon in "Save your password" turns black
"Clear browsing history" has been improved
A large number of fixes and improvements
Android version:
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
iOS version:
This version uses WKWebView, the latest rendering engine from Apple.
The crash rate was reduced by 70% and JavaScript execution is now faster.
Redesigned icons on the New Tab page: easier access to more of your frequently-visited sites.
Spotlight integration: Drag down or right from the Home screen and search for your Chrome bookmarks.
49.0.2623 2016-03-02
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-03-09 (iOS)
2016-03-09 (Android) Blink 49 (except iOS) 4.9.385
Extension icons now appear near search tab.
Changes in bookmark bar appearances.
Change in Incognito mode window.
Change in scrollbar movement.
Changed Downloads page appearance/design.
A large number of fixes and improvements
Removed Windows 8 Mode (Metro mode)
Last version available for Windows XP and Vista, as well as Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8.
Android version:
"More than a barge full of performance and stability fixes."
iOS version:
Bookmarks has a new look: Easily find your favorites!
Bug and stability fixes.
50.0.2661 2016-04-13
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-04-20 (iOS)
2016-04-26 (Android) Blink 50 (except iOS) 5.0.71
Windows XP, Vista, Mac OS X 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 compatibility broken.
Auto-fill form letters are now highlighted in bold.
A number of fixes and improvements.[r 117]
Android version:
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
iOS version:
Bug and stability fixes.
51.0.2704 2016-05-25
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-06-01 (iOS)
2016-06-01 (Android) Blink 51 (except iOS) 5.1.281
A number of fixes and improvements.
Android version:
Brought tab switching back into Chrome (Android L+)
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements.
iOS version:
Bug and stability fixes.
52.0.2743 2016-07-20
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-07-27 (iOS)
2016-07-27 (Android) Blink 52 (except iOS) 5.2.361
It is impossible to disable DirectWrite.
Bar on the bottom now shows darker text when hovering your mouse over the link.
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Android version:
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements
iOS version:
Accelerated Mobile Pages ("AMP") – news and articles from many of your favorite publishers will now load instantly.
Lightning bolt and "AMP" next to articles in the "Top Stories" section of search results indicate faster web page loading.
53.0.2785 2016-08-31
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-09-07 (iOS)
2016-09-07 (Android) Blink 53 (except iOS) 5.3.332
New browser's inside look, including a new bookmark
"A number of fixes and improvements."
'Simplify page' option removed from 'Save as PDF'.
Shadow DOM v1
Android version:
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements
Muted autoplay for video
iOS version:
Chrome's History has a new look and it's now easier to review, find, and delete your browsing history.
Voice Search has been updated with a fresh look. Voice Search can now answer contextual questions such as "How tall is the Eiffel Tower?" followed by "When was it built?"
54.0.2840 2016-10-12
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-10-19 (iOS)
2016-10-19 (Android) Blink 54 (except iOS) 5.4.500
"Other bookmarks" tab has changed appearance
The message "Right-click to play Adobe Flash Player" now appears while pages with Adobe Flash Player are loading.
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Android version:
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements
View article suggestions for you on the new tab page
Play media in the background for sites that support it
Update saved passwords when you change or reset your password
iOS version:
No internet connection? Smile and tap the dinosaur
Fixed bookmark icons not displaying correctly
Fixed phone number detection issues in web pages
Stability improvements and bug fixes
55.0.2883 2016-12-01
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2016-12-05 (iOS)
2016-12-06 (Android) Blink 55 (except iOS) 5.5.372
The History page has changed and is no longer in "Settings"
Flash Player is now off by default for most sites
"A number of fixes and improvements."
It is not possible to disable top level Material Design
iOS version:
You can swipe down or right from the iOS Home screen to search. Searching for "voice" or "incognito" enables you to start Chrome in Voice Search mode or in a new Incognito Tab, respectively. The appearance of items in Spotlight Search will only work for devices that support Spotlight Actions.
The folder named "All Bookmarks" has been removed from the Bookmarks view. You can access all your other devices’ Bookmarks by clicking on the other folders.
Android version:
Bug fixes and speedy performance improvements
Easily download music, videos, and even full web pages for viewing offline
View and share your downloads within Chrome
See misspelled words highlighted in text fields
Improvements to contextual search UI
56.0.2924 2017-01-25
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2017-02-01 (iOS)
2017-02-01 (Android) Blink 56 (except iOS) 5.6.326
HTML5 enabled by default
Adobe Flash Player is automatically blocked for most sites that require the plugin
Labeling of unsecured HTTP sites
"A number of fixes and improvements."
iOS version:
Scan a QR code or barcode by using 3D Touch on the app logo or searching for "QR" in Spotlight.
We've redesigned the tab switcher layout on iPad to make it easier to access your open sites.
Android version:
Easily download music, videos, and even full web pages for viewing offline
View and share your downloads within Chrome
See misspelled words highlighted in text fields
Improvements to contextual search UI
Bug fixes and significant memory savings
57.0.2987 2017-03-09
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2017-03-14 (iOS)
2017-03-16 (Android) Blink 57 (except iOS) 5.7.492
CSS grid layout
Improved "Add to Home" screen
Media Session API
"A number of fixes and improvements."
WebAssembly
Background tab policy changes
Removed the chrome://plugins page.
iOS version:
Chrome can add pages to your Reading List.
Find in Page now works correctly in iOS 10.3.
Android version:
Quickly use emails, addresses, and phone numbers in web pages by tapping on them
Easily access downloaded files and web pages from the new tab page
Long press article suggestions on the new tab page to download them
Bug fixes and performance improvements
58.0.3029 2017-04-19
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2017-04-20 (Android)
2017-04-25 (iOS) Blink 58 (except iOS) 5.8.283
"A number of fixes and improvements."
IndexedDB 2.0
Workers and SharedWorkers in data-URLs.
Android version:
Useful actions like “Find in page” available in apps that open web pages using Chrome
More frequently updated article suggestions on the New Tab page
Use recently visited search engines as your default search engine
See Physical Web suggestions, based on your surroundings, in the address bar
Bug fixes and performance improvements
iOS version:
Stability improvements and bug fixes.
59.0.3071 2017-06-05
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2017-06-06 (iOS)
2017-06-06 (Android) Blink 59 (except iOS) 5.9.211
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Revamped Settings and "About Google Chrome" page with Material Design
Headless mode in Linux and macOS.
iOS version:
Fixed a user-reported issue that resulted in hangs and significant slowdowns when switching tabs.
Fixed a crash involving dialogs presented while switching tabs.
Stability improvements and bug fixes.
Android version:
View and manage in-progress downloads on the Downloads page
View and clear your browsing data more easily on the redesigned History page
Long-press a link to open it in a new Chrome tab (from Chrome Custom Tabs)
Bug fixes and performance improvements
60.0.3112 2017-07-25
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2017-07-25 (iOS)
2017-07-31 (Android) Blink 60 (except iOS) 6.0.286
MacBook Pro Touch Bar support.
"A number of fixes and improvements."
iOS version:
"Request Mobile Site" button can switch from a website's desktop version back to its mobile version
Android version:
Load pages faster and use less memory with an updated JavaScript engine Bug fixes and performance improvements Clear browsing data more easily
61.0.3163 2017-09-05
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2017-09-05 (iOS)
2017-09-05 (Android) Blink 61 (except iOS) 6.1.534
Native support for JavaScript modules
"A number of fixes and improvements."
iOS version:
Added a new button for scanning QR codes above the virtual keyboard
Android version:
Addition of Web Share API
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Translate pages with a more compact and intuitive toolbar
Pick images to post online with an improved image picker
62.0.3202 2017-10-17
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2017-10-18 (iOS)
2017-10-19 (Android) Blink 62 (except iOS) 6.2.414
The "Save Your Password" icon gets a new appearance
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Support for OpenType variable fonts
Network Information API updated to report users actual Internet speed, not just connection type, to websites
HTTP sites that request user data will now be flagged as "non-secure" (red) in the Chrome Omnibox
iOS version:
Two new Today widgets are added by tapping the Edit button at the bottom of the iOS Search screen
Ability to drag a URL from another app and drop it into Chrome's omnibox or the tab strip, or from Chrome's content area to another app on iOS 11 iPads
The Payment Request API has been introduced
Android version:
Download files faster with accelerated downloads
View and copy passwords saved with Chrome if device lock is enabled
Quickly see your data savings in the Chrome menu when Data Saver is on
63.0.3239 2017-12-05 (iOS)
2017-12-05 (Android)
2017-12-06
(Linux, macOS, and Windows) Blink 63 (except iOS) 6.3.292
Various fixes from internal audits, fuzzing and other initiatives
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Browser allows you to import JavaScript modules dynamically
With async generator functions and the async iteration protocol, consumption or implementation of streaming data sources becomes streamlined
You can override the browser's default overflow scroll behavior with the CSS overscroll-behavior property
iOS version:
Swipe up on the New Tab Page to explore suggested content from the web
The ability to reorder bookmarks is back!
Android version:
Chrome for Android will make permission requests modal dialogs
"Stability and performance improvements."
64.0.3282 2018-01-23 (Android)
2018-01-24 (iOS)
2018-01-24
(Linux, macOS, and Windows) Blink 64 (except iOS) 6.4.388
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Audio playback rates of below 0.5 and above 4.0 supported due to new, high-quality algorithm for stretching audio: "WSOLA" (Waveform-Similarity-Overlap-Add)
Support for ResizeObservers, will notify you when an element's content rectangle has changed its size.
Modules can now access to host specific metadata with import.meta.
The pop-up blocker gets stronger.
window.alert() no longer changes tab focus.
Chrome now supports named captures in regular expressions.
The default preload value for <audio> and <video> elements is now metadata.
You can now use Request.prototype.cache to view the cache mode of a Request and determine whether a request is a reload request.
Using the Focus Management API, you can now focus an element without scrolling to it with the preventScroll attribute.
Extensions page generates packages in CRX3 format now.
Android version:
Prevents sites with abusive ad experiences from opening new windows or tabs without your permission.
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
You can now disable Article Suggestions without also disabling omnibox suggestions by going to Chrome Settings
If you previously turned off "Search and Site Suggestions" to disable Article Suggestions and would like to turn back on your Search Suggestions in the omnibox, you can do that from Chrome Settings > Privacy
Support for iPhone X
Now requires iOS 10 or later
65.0.3325 2018-03-06
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2018-03-06 (iOS)
2018-03-06 (Android) Blink 65 (except iOS) 6.5.254
"A number of fixes and improvements."
New extension UI
The CSS Paint API allows you to programmatically generate an image
The Server Timing API allows web servers to provide performance timing information via HTTP headers
The new CSS display: contents property can make boxes disappear
Fixed a bug that affected some timestamps
The syntax for specifying HSL and HSLA, and RGB and RGBA coordinates for the color property now match the CSS Color 4 spec
There's a new feature policy that allows you to control synchronous XHRs through an HTTP header or the iframe allow attribute
Last version available for OS X 10.9.
Android version:
Set language preferences for web content in Settings > Languages
Turn on the prompt for simplified view for all supported articles in Settings > Accessibility settings
Share and delete downloads more easily on the Downloads page
Disable screen capture on incognite mode
iOS version:
Fixed a bug that affected some streaming audio players
Stability and performance improvements
66.0.3359 2018-04-17
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2018-04-17 (iOS)
2018-04-17 (Android) Blink 66 (except iOS) 6.6.346
"A number of fixes and improvements."
CSS manipulation becomes easier with the new CSS Typed Model Object
Access to the clipboard is now asynchronous
There's a new rendering context for canvas elements
TextArea and Select now support the autocomplete attribute
Setting autocapitalize on a form element will apply to any child form fields, improving compatibility with Safari's implementation of autocapitalize
trimStart() and trimEnd() are now available as the standards-based way of trimming whitespace from strings
Android version:
Find your saved passwords more easily – just tap the new Search icon in Settings > Passwords
iOS version:
Export passwords saved in Chrome and use them in another app
Stability and performance improvements
67.0.3396 2018-05-29
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2018-05-29 (iOS)
2018-05-31 (Android) Blink 67 (except iOS) 6.7.288
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Progressive Web Apps are coming to the desktop
The generic sensor API makes it way easier to get access to device sensors like the accelerometer, gyroscope and more
BigInt's make dealing with big integers way easier.
Credential Management API provides a framework for creating, retrieving and storing credentials
The Web Authentication API adds a third credential type, PublicKeyCredential, which allows browsers to authenticate a user with a private/public key pair generated by an authenticator
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Improved handling of boarding passes, movie tickets, etc. in Wallet
Updated app selection UI when you tap on an email link
Improved support for external keyboards
Improved issue reporting: now you can draw on screenshots you are sending with feedback reports to obscure private data
A fix has been provided for autofill issue (June 13)
68.0.3440 2018-07-24 (iOS)
2018-07-24
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2018-07-24 (Android) Blink 68 (except iOS) 6.8.275
"A number of fixes and improvements."
HTTP sites marked as "not secure".[
The Page Lifecycle API tells you when your tab has been suspended or restored.
The Payment Handler API makes it possible for web-based payment apps to support the Payment Request experience.
Content embedded in an iframe requires a user gesture to navigate the top-level browsing context to a different origin.
Since Chrome 1, the CSS cursor values for grab and grabbing have been prefixed; standard, un-prefixed values now supported.
Android version:
Fix for an Autofill issue.
The Add to Home Screen behavior on Android is changing to give you more control.
iOS version:
Improved downloading from websites. Downloading now works while the app is in the background. You can also continue browsing in the same tab while your file downloads.
Improvements to Forms Autofill.
Improved handling of links to the App Store.
69.0.3497 2018-09-04
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2018-09-04 (iOS)
2018-09-04 (Android) Blink 69 (except iOS) 6.9.427
"A number of fixes and improvements."
New browser interface
CSS Scroll Snap allows you to create smooth, slick, scroll experiences.
Display Cutouts lets you use the full area of the screen, including any space behind the display cutout, sometimes called a notch.
The Web Locks API allows you to asynchronously acquire a lock, hold it while work is performed, then release it.
You can now create color transitions around the circumference of a circle, using conic gradients.
New toggleAttribute() method on elements toggles the existence of an attribute, similar to classList.toggle().
JavaScript arrays are getting two new methods: flat() and flatMap().
OffscreenCanvas moves work off the main thread in a worker, helping to eliminate performance bottlenecks.
Android version:
Secure and easy mobile payments via 3rd party payment apps
Password generation now works on more sites
iOS version:
New bottom toolbar: easier to reach frequently used functions, like Back, Search, tabs, and the menu
New tab grid: see bigger previews of your tabs, including tabs open on other devices
Features like Bookmarks and Reading Lists are now easily accessible on the New Tab Page
Press firmly on the app icon to see shortcuts (3D Touch)
Credit cards you enter on your device are now securely synced to Google Pay for use on other devices (if enabled)
70.0.3538 2018-10-16
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2018-10-16 (iOS)
2018-10-17 (Android) Blink 70 (except iOS) 7.0.276
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Desktop Progressive Web Apps on Windows
The credential management API adds support for Public Key Credentials
Named workers
Web Bluetooth is now available in Windows 10
Chrome can send intervention and deprecation messages to your servers using the Report-To HTTP Response header field or surface them in the ReportingObserver interface
Support for AV1 video decoder (“Main” profile 0)
A number of important deprecations
Android version
"Stability and performance improvements"
Cleaner, more modern design
iOS version:
Bug fixes and design polish for the redesign
Updates to how Chrome launches other apps to improve reliability and security
Fixes to authentication issues caused by using out-of-date cookies
71.0.3578 2018-12-04
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2018-12-04 (iOS)
2018-12-04 (Android) Blink 71 (except iOS) 7.1.302
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Displaying relative times is now part of the Intl API
Specifying which side of the text the underline should appear on for text that flows vertically
Requiring user activation before using the speech synthesis API
The default credentials mode for module script requests has changed from omit to same-origin
Shadow DOM v1 spec; calculation for specificity for the :host() and :host-context() pseudo classes as well as for the arguments for ::slotted()
Removed SpeechSynthesis.speak() without user activation
Removed prefixed versions of APIs
Removed URL.createObjectURL from MediaStream
Removed document.origin
Deprecations and removals of APIs
Android version:
The Element.requestFullscreen() method can now be customized
"Stability and performance improvements."
Last version available for Android 4.1-4.3 (Jelly Bean)
iOS version:
You can now long-press on an image and save to clipboard and paste in other apps
Autofill now works better on sites with iframes (embedded pages)
72.0.3626 2019-01-29
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2019-01-29 (iOS)
2019-01-29 (Android) Blink 72 (except iOS) 7.2.502
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Creating public class fields in JavaScript is now much cleaner
New User Activation API
Localizing lists becomes way easier with the Intl.format() API
Chrome 72 changes the behavior of Cache.addAll() to better match the spec
Requests for favicons are now handled by the service worker, as long as the request URL is on the same origin as the service worker
Pages may no longer use window.open() to open a new page during unload
Removal of HTTP-Based Public Key Pinning
Removal of rendering FTP resources
Deprecation of TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1
Deprecation of PaymentAddress.languageCode
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
Now requires Android 4.4 or later
iOS version:
Support for more search engines
Fixed crashes on some page translations and added translations on previously untranslated websites
A Siri Shortcut to start a new search is available
73.0.3683 2019-03-12
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2019-03-12 (iOS)
2019-03-12 (Android) Blink 73 (except iOS) 7.3.492
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Creating portable content is easier with signed HTTP exchanges
Dynamically changing styles becomes way easier with constructable style sheets
Support for Progressive Web Apps arrives on macOS, bringing support for PWAs to all desktop and mobile platforms
matchAll() is a new regular expression matching method on the string prototype, and returns an array containing the complete matches
The <link> element now supports imagesrcset and imagesizes properties to correspond to srcset and sizes attributes of HTMLImageElement
Blink's shadow blur radius implementation now matches Firefox and Safari
Dark mode is now supported on Mac, and Windows support is on the way
Removal of EXPLAIN and REINDEX support in WebSQL
Removal of isomorphic decoding of URL fragment identifier
Deprecation of 'drive-by downloads' in sandboxed iframes
Stoppage of support for external web extensions in CRX2 format, making CRX3 format required
Android version:
Offline Content on the Dino Page: easily browse suggested articles while offline
Lite pages: get optimized pages that save data and load faster
iOS version:
Tap on the icons above the keyboard and easily access your saved passwords, addresses and credit card information
Updated default search engines list
View JavaScript console messages
74.0.3729 2019-04-23
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2019-04-24 (Android)
2019-04-29 (iOS) Blink 74 (except iOS) 7.4.288
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Creating private class fields in JavaScript is now much cleaner
You can detect when the user has requested a reduced motion experience
CSS transition events
Adds new feature policy APIs to check if features are enabled or not
Removal of PaymentAddress's languageCode property
No popups during page unload
Deprecation of drive-by downloads in sandboxed iframes
Android version:
Translate any web page instantly by selecting Translate from the menu
iOS version:
You can now paste pictures from your clipboard into the omnibox to search
A fix has been included for translation not being offered on some English pages.
75.0.3770 2019-06-04
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2019-06-04 (iOS)
2019-06-04 (Android) Blink 75 (except iOS) 7.5.288
"A number of fixes and improvements."
A new way to reduce latency on canvas elements
Web apps can now share files to other installed apps using the system level share sheet
Numeric literals now allow underscores as separators to make them more readable[
Removal of overflow: -webkit-paged-x and overflow: -webkit-paged-y
Android version:
Generate strong and unique passwords with Chrome's built-in password manager
Quickly look up your passwords by tapping any password field and using the new keyboard option
iOS version:
Links that are clicked in Incognito mode will no longer open native applications
Custom search engine settings now show the search engine's icon
76.0.3809 2019-07-30
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2019-07-30 (iOS)
2019-07-30 (Android) Blink 76 (except iOS) 7.6.303
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Support for prefers-color-scheme media query, bringing dark mode to websites
An install button in the omnibox to make installation of Progressive Web Apps on desktop easier
Addition of Promise.allSettled()
Reading blobs is easier
Image support in the async clipboard API
Removal of feature policy: lazyload
Removal of outputs from MediaStreamAudioDestinationNode
Removal of insecure usage of DeviceMotionEvent
Removal of insecure usage of DeviceOrientationEvent
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
Preventing the mini-infobar from appearing on Progressive Web Apps on mobile
More frequent updates of WebAPKs
iOS version:
Find In Page now works on iFrames, including AMP (Accelerated Mobile Pages)
A suggestion for a strong and unique password on a keyboard when signing up to a new site
Control of all Sync and Google services settings in one place
Some users will see a new design for the way Chrome offers to save passwords
77.0.3865 2019-09-10
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2019-09-10 (iOS)
2019-09-10 (Android) Blink 77 (except iOS) 7.7.299
A number of fixes and improvements."
Forms get some new capabilities
The formdata event
Form-associated custom elements
Native lazy loading
Chrome DevSummit 2019 is happening November 11–12, 2019
Introduction of Content Picker API
New measurement units in the intl.NumberFormat API
Removal of card issuer networks as payment method names
Deprecation of Web MIDI use on insecure origins
Deprecation of WebVR 1.1 API
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
A better way to track the performance of your site with Largest Contentful Paint
iOS version:
A new language settings page
You can clear your browsing data from a specific range of time
Omnibox suggestions are easier to read with added thumbnails and icons
Easily close tabs that are maliciously showing JavaScript dialogues
78.0.3904 2019-10-22 (iOS)
2019-10-22 (Android)
2019-10-22
(Linux, macOS, and Windows) Blink 78 (except iOS) 7.8.279
"A number of fixes and improvements."
CSS Properties and Values API
Fresher service workers
New origin trials
Native File System
SMS Receiver
Removal of XSS Auditor
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
Dark theme for Chrome menus, settings, and surfaces
iOS version:
The ability to switch Chrome to dark mode if your device has been upgraded to iOS 13
Bookmarks, History, Recent Tabs, and Reading List are now presented as cards on iOS 13
The ability to add a new credit card directly in Chrome from the settings page
A fix for a navigation-related crash
79.0.3945 2019-12-10 (iOS)
2019-12-10
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2019-12-10 (Android) Blink 79 (except iOS) 7.9.317
"A number of fixes and improvements."
The ability to create immersive experiences with the WebXR Device API
The Wake Lock API is available as an origin trial
The rendersubtree attribute is available as an origin trial
Videos from the Chrome DevSummit are now online
Changes -webkit-appearance keywords to work only with specific element types
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
Password safety
Support for virtual reality
The ability to reorder bookmarks
Installed Progressive Web Apps on Android now support maskable icons
iOS version:
Chrome will check if username and password are leaked if signed in to Chrome and then in to a website
Starting a search in the address bar will initiate top suggestions even if network connection is slow
80.0.3987 2020-02-04
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2020-02-04 (Android)
2020-02-05 (iOS) Blink 80 (except iOS) 8.0.426
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Modules in workers
Optional chaining in JavaScript
New origin trials
Origin trial graduations
Using #:~:text=something will have Chrome scroll to and highlight the first instance of that text fragment
Setting display: minimal-ui on a Desktop PWA adds a back and reload button to the title bar of the installed PWA
Support for using SVG images as favicons
Disallowed Synchronous XMLHTTPRequest() in Page Dismissal
Deprecation of FTP support
Removal of allowing popups during page reload
Non-origin-clean ImageBitmap serialization and transferring removed
Protocol handling now requires a secure context
Web Components v0 removed
Removal of -webkit-appearance:button for arbitrary elements
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
Quieter notifications
SameSite cookies are enabled by default
Insecure audio and video on secure pages are automatically upgraded to secure connections
iOS version:
Starting a search in the address bar brings up top suggestions served locally even in Incognito Mode
81.0.4044 2020-04-07
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2020-04-07 (Android)
2020-04-07 (iOS) Blink 81 (except iOS) 8.1.307
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Updated Chrome release schedule
WebXR hit testing
App icon badging
New origin trial of Web NFC and other origin trials
The media session API now supports tracking position state
INTL API now provides a DisplayNames method
Deprecation and removal of "basic-card" support Payment Handler
Removal of supportedType field from BasicCardRequest
Removal of <discard> element
TLS 1.3 downgrade hardening bypass (Removal of TLS 1.0 and 1.1 is delayed to Chrome 84 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.)
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
27 languages were added, including Burmese, Armenian, Urdu, Central Khmer, and Punjabi
Notification of whether a password is typed and saved on an unsafe site
iOS version:
Updated Terms of Service
Finding downloads in the downloads folder in Chrome's menu or in the device's Files app
Search suggestions will also include suggestions from the middle of words
Fixes for crashes related to bookmarks and security
83.0.4103 2020-05-19
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2020-05-19 (Android)
2020-05-21 (iOS) Blink 83 (except iOS) 8.3.110
Version 82 was skipped due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [bullshit, you only did this to increase your version number, which doesn't matter at all when you do things like this]
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Trusted types help prevent cross site scripting vulnerabilities
Form elements get an important make-over
A new way to detect memory leaks
The native file system API starts a new origin trial with added functionality
New cross-origin policies
The Web Vitals program provides unified guidance for quality signals that are essential to delivering a great user experience on the web
Chrome now supports the Barcode Detection API, which provides the ability to detect and decode barcodes
The new CSS @supports function provides feature detection for CSS selectors
New ARIA annotations support screen reader accessibility for comments, suggestions, and text highlights with semantic meanings (similar to <mark>)
The prefers-color-scheme media query lets authors support their own dark theme so they have full control over experiences they build
JavaScript now supports modules in shared workers
Disallowing of downloads in Sandboxed iframes
Android version:
No longer supports Android 4.4 (KitKat)
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Allows users to see their last 5 search queries by tapping the address bar in a new tab when signed in with a Google account
Prompts and messages from Chrome have a refreshed look
iPhone users can change webpage text to a comfortable size by opening Chrome's menu and tapping "Zoom Text..." or by going to their Accessibility settings
Updated Terms of Service.
84.0.4147 2020-07-14
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2020-07-14 (iOS)
2020-07-14 (Android) Blink 84 (except iOS) 8.4.371
"A number of fixes and improvements."
App Icon Shortcuts
The Web Animations API adds support for a slew of previously unsupported features
Wake lock can prevent the screen from dimming or locking
The Content Indexing API helps surface content that is available offline
New origin trials for idle detection and Web Assembly SIMD
Same Site Cookie policy changes are starting to roll out again
Sites with abusive permission requests, or abusive notifications, will automatically be enrolled in our quieter notifications UI
New origin trial for QuicTransport
@import rules in CSSStyleSheet.replace() removed
Removal of TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
New Safe Browsing features
Better mouse and trackpad support
You can now share a web page by creating and sharing a QR code
You can find your downloads in the downloads folder in Chrome's menu, or in your device's Files app
Addition of nicknames to your payment cards saved in Chrome
Windows:
Lightbox (JavaScript) (window inside window) no longer functions properly in Chromium based browsers.
85.0.4183 2020-08-25
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2020-08-25 (iOS)
2020-08-25 (Android) Blink 85 (except iOS) 8.5.210
"A number of fixes and improvements."
AppCache Removal Begins
Rejection of insecure SameSite=None cookies
-webkit-box quirks from -webkit-line-clamp
iOS version:
Ability to use passwords saved to Chrome in other apps on the device
Site information has a new look
Users can drag links between the apps when another app is open next to Chrome in split view
Fixes for clipboard crash and stability improvements
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
86.0.4240 2020-09-30 (iOS)
2020-10-06 (Android)
2020-10-06
(Linux, macOS, and Windows) Blink 86 (except iOS) 8.6.395
"A number of fixes and improvements."
The File System Access API is now available
New origin trials for Web HID and the Multi-screen Window Placement API
The new CSS selector, :focus-visible, lets the user opt-in to the same heuristic the browser uses when it's deciding whether to display the default focus indicator
The user can customize the color, size, or type of number or bullet for lists with the CSS ::marker Pseudo-Element
Removal of WebComponents v0
Deprecation of FTP support
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Ability to make Chrome the default browser
Ability to check if saved passwords have been compromised and, if so, how to fix them
More sharing, opening, and other options when user taps and holds Bookmarks, history, recent tabs, and read later
Improvements to the personalized stories on New tab page
Chrome will offer some additional protection by checking known phishing websites with Google in real time if "Make searches and browsing better" is turned on.
87.0.4280 2020-11-17
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2020-11-17 (Android)
2020-11-18 (iOS) Blink 87 (except iOS) 8.7.220
Automatic live captions for English video and audio.
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Users can now control pan, tilt, and zoom on webcams that support it
Range requests and service workers don't require as many workarounds
The font access API starts its origin trial
Flash Player end of support notifications now displaying at every launch unless Flash is disabled.
Transferable Streams - ReadableStream, WritableStream, and TransformStream objects can now be passed as arguments to postMessage()
Implemented most granular flow-relative features of the CSS Logical Properties and Values spec, including shorthands and offsets to make these logical properties and values a bit easier to write
New @font-face descriptors have been added to ascent-override, descent-override, and line-gap-override to override metrics of the font
Several new text-decoration and underline properties
A number of changes related to cross-origin isolation
Removal of comma separator in iframe allow attribute
Removal of -webkit-font-size-delta
Deprecation of FTP support
Altered macOS icon to match the design style of MacOS Big Sur
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version
Users can now have multiple windows of Chrome at the same time on their iPad
New feature in Settings: Safety Check
Auto-fill is now more secure
88.0.4324 2021-01-19
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2021-01-19 (Android) Blink 88 (except iOS) 8.8.278
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Users can now upload extensions using manifest v3 to the Chrome Web Store
CSS aspect-ratio property
Heavy throttling of chained JavaScript timers
Play billing in Trusted Web Activity
To conform to a change in the HTML standard, anchor tags with target="_blank" will now imply rel="no-opener" by default
Pointer Lock API allows users to disable mouse acceleration
addEventListener now takes an Abort Signal as an option
No popups during page unload (enterprises)
Web Components v0 removed
Dropped support for OS X Yosemite
FTP support disabled
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Chrome 88 has been skipped over due to many Google products not updating in iOS since November 2020.
89.0.4389 2021-03-02
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2021-03-02 (Android) Blink 89 (except iOS) 8.9.255
"A number of fixes and improvements."
WebHID, WebNFC, and Web Serial are now available
Closed a loophole a few developers used to skirt the PWA installability checks
The arrival of Web Share and Web Share Target
Chrome now allows top level await within JavaScript modules
Updated icon shown in the omnibox for installable PWAs
Allowed users to sign up for the Digital Goods API origin trial if they have used a Trusted Web Activity to make their PWA available in the Play Store for Chrome OS
Removal of legacy prefixed events (webkitprerenderstart, webkitprerenderstop, webkitprerenderload, and webkitprerenderdomcontentloaded) dispatched on <link rel=prerender>
Stopped cloning sessionStorage for windows opened with noopener number
Dropped support for older x86 processors that don't support SSE3
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Chrome 89 has been skipped over due to many Google products not updating in iOS since November 2020.
90.0.4430 2021-04-13 (Android)
2021-04-14
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2021-05-10 (iOS) Blink 90 (except iOS) 9.0.257
"A number of fixes and improvements."
A new value for the CSS overflow property
The Feature Policy API has been renamed to Permissions Policy
A new way to implement and use Shadow DOM directly in HTML
Chrome's address bar will use https:// by default
AV1 encoder in desktop that is specifically optimized for video conferencing with WebRTC integration
Removal of Content Security Policy directive 'plugin-types'
Removal of WebRTC RTP data channels
Return of empty for navigator.plugins and navigator.mimeTypes
Android version
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version
Search and Dino widgets available on iOS 14
Users can edit saved usernames and passwords in Chrome Settings
Stability and performance improvements.
91.0.4472 2021-05-25 (Android)
2021-05-25
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2021-06-03 (iOS) Blink 91 (except iOS) 9.1.269
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Web apps that interact with files can now suggest file names and directories when using the File System Access API
The user can read files from the clipboard
If the website has more than one domain, and they share the same account management backend, the user can tell Chrome they're the same, allowing the password manager to suggest the right credentials
Web Transport-previously called Quic Transport has undergone a number of changes and is starting a new origin trial
Web Assembly SIMD has finished its origin trial and is available to all users
The <link> element's media attribute will be honored for link rel="icon", meaning the user can define different icons based on media queries
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
The refreshed form elements have finally landed on Android, improving the user experience
iOS version:
Stability and performance improvements.
Tab Grid View can no longer be disabled
92.0.4515 2021-07-20 (iOS)
2021-07-20
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2021-07-20 (Android) Blink 92 (except iOS) 9.2.230
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Removal of payment handlers for standardized payment method identifiers
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Users can take a screenshot of the whole webpage, then look for the "Full Page" option at the top of the screenshot editor
Users can add more security to their Incognito tabs with Touch ID, Face ID, or a Passcode
New Discover design on the New Tab Page makes exploring interests easier
The ability to ask for confirmation if users want to close all tabs from the Tab Switcher
Users can share, bookmark, and add individual tabs to their reading list from the Tab Switcher
Stability and performance improvements.
93.0.4577 2021-08-31 (iOS)
2021-08-31
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2021-08-31 (Android) Blink 93 (except iOS) 9.3.345
"A number of fixes and improvements."
Users can now load CSS style sheets with import statements, just like JavaScript modules
Installed PWAs can register as URL handlers, making it possible for users to jump straight into their PWA
The Multi-Screen Window Placement API has been updated based on feedback and starts a second origin trial
Shortened release cycle
Flexbox and flexbox items have added support for the alignment keywords: start, end, self-start, self-end, left, and right
The async clipboard API now supports SVG files
The media attribute will be honored when setting meta theme-color
Blocked ports 989 and 990
Removal of 3DES in TLS
Deprecation of WebAssembly cross-origin module sharing
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Updated context menu when users tap and hold a link or image in a web site
Users already signed in to a Google Account can now sign in more easily to Chrome and other Google services on the web
Signed-in users can now both use and save payment methods from their Google Account, without sync
Stability and performance improvements
94.0.4606 2021-09-21 (iOS)
2021-09-21
(Linux, macOS, and Windows)
2021-09-21 (Android) Blink 94 (except iOS) 9.4.146
"A number of fixes and improvements."
The default color space for <canvas> elements is now formally defined in the spec as SRGB, and users can change it to Display P3
WebCodecs is a new, low level way to access built in audio and video codecs, important for streaming games, video editors, and such
WebGPU starts its origin trial
The prioritized scheduler.postTask() method allows users to schedule tasks, and dynamically change their priorities, or cancel them all together
The scrollbar-gutter property provides control over the presence of scrollbar gutters, allowing users to prevent layout changes as content expands
Virtual keybaord API gives users more control over how and when the virtual, on-screen keyboard is shown
Deprecation and removal of WebSQL in third-party contexts
Restriction of private network requests for subresources to secure contexts
Android version:
"Stability and performance improvements."
iOS version:
Users can now act on multiple tabs at once
Stability and performance improvements
95.0.4638 2021-09-15 (iOS)
2021-09-23 (Android)
2021-09-24
(Linux, macOS, and Windows) Blink 95 (except iOS) 9.5 Current Beta channel
96.0 2021-09-14 (iOS)
2021-09-24 (Android)
2021-09-24
(Linux, macOS, and Windows) Blink 96 (except iOS) 9.6 Current Dev channel
96.0 2021-09-11
(macOS and Windows)
2021-09-11 (Android) Blink 96 9.6 Current Canary channel
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